Outdoor Activities

Red Rock Canyon vs Valley of Fire

When you think of Las Vegas, you probably don’t imagine a landscape of sparkling green parks and winding hiking trails – but that’s precisely what the city has to offer. Surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty, it’s no wonder that Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of the Strip or an adrenaline-filled adventure amongst towering red rocks and spectacular canyons, there’s no shortage of stunning parks to explore in Vegas. Furthermore, many of these parks …

Kid Friendly Hikes at Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon is a great place for families to visit because it offers plenty of kid-friendly hikes and other activities. There are many kid friendly hiking trails where children can play and explore nature. You’ll also find lots of photo ops along the way. After all, hiking is a favorite pastime for kids.

Children will love exploring the park’s natural artifacts and learning about its history. At the Visitor’s Center, kids can learn more about the geology of the park as well as the ancient people who used to reside there. They …

Las Vegas Mountain Biking

Since Las Vegas is surrounded by desert and mountains, there are hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails scattered around the city. The Las Vegas mountain biking community has a vast selection of technical singletrack, fast downhill, and paved trails for all skill levels to enjoy. For information about Guided Mountain Biking Tours click here.

Boulder City and Lake Mead Mountain Bike Trails

Bootleg Canyon Trails – Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park is an extensive network of World Class Downhill and Cross Country mountain bike trails. The two dozen trails range from novice to …

Hiking the Calico Tanks Trail at Red Rock Canyon

When it comes to Las Vegas hiking trails, Calico Tanks is probably one of the more popular in Red Rock Canyon. Calico Tanks is well-traveled and can get a little crowded on weekends however, this trail gives you a little bit of everything Red Rock Canyon has to offer.

Along the way, you will see a mix of red and white sandstone, bristlecone pines, and some rock scrambling and the trail ends with a natural bowl where water collects in the wetter seasons and breathtaking views of Las Vegas and Red …

Hiking Fossil Ridge Trail Loop at Red Rock Canyon

Fossil Ridge Trail Loop at Red Rock Canyon leads you through a scenic canyon that was once an ancient sea bed millions of years ago. The results are multicolored bizarre rock formations and yes you might even see a few fossils here and there.

It is not a very difficult hike but does have a few areas where you might do some rock scrambling. The canyon itself is about 1.5 miles long so you can hike down and back or at the end of the canyon, you can connect to several …

Hiking the Calico Hills Trail at Red Rock Canyon

Calico Hills Trail is one of the most popular destinations when it comes to Red Rock Canyon hiking trails because it has something for everyone. From the multiple parking areas, you can find everything from easy to moderate hiking trails and difficult scrambles.

Calico Hills Trail is also popular with locals and tourists because of its beautiful red and white sandstone hills and canyons. As you explore the area you will most likely see rock climbers, Indian artwork and stumble upon hidden canyons.

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Hiking Ice Box Canyon Trail at Red Rock Canyon

The Ice Box Canyon trail at Red Rock Canyon is a nice mix of trail hiking and rock scrambling. The trail is considered moderate in difficulty but will give your knees and ankles a workout hopping from rock to rock.

Along the way you will experience stunning views as you move through steep canyon walls and end up at a large waterfall. Depending on the time of year there may or may not be water coming from the falls.

This is also a nice hike in the summer as there is …

Hiking White Rock Mountain Loop at Red Rock Canyon

White Rock Loop is one of the most popular trails in the Red Rock Canyon and Las Vegas area because of its beautiful scenery and its low difficulty. The trail circles the White Mountains and is about 6 miles in total length.

The path is very easy to follow and is a great hike for children or dogs. It is mostly flat except for about a mile where you travel up and down about 150 feet. Along the way, you will experience many different and stunning views.

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Hike the Las Vegas Overlook Trail for Spectacular Views of Red Rock Canyon

The Las Vegas Overlook hiking trail is a moderate 4-mile hike that will leave you with incredible views of the Red Rock National Conservation Area and the Las Vegas strip. The trail is easy to follow up and back with no scrambling but can get steep in parts as you go up about 1000 feet in elevation.

The Las Vegas Overlook Trail combines a nice desert hike through Joshua Trees with multiple switchbacks as you hike your way up Blue Diamond Hill to the Muffin Top. Once

Hiking Pine Creek Canyon Trail at Red Rock Canyon

The Pine Creek Canyon trail in Red Rock Canyon is popular among hikers and climbers because of its diversity. It gives you a little taste of everything from desert hiking, to pine forests, and boulder scrambling.

You can also run into water trickling over and around the boulders in the wash depending on the time of year and how far you decide to go into the canyon. The scrambling sections aren’t very difficult so it’s a great trail for those with little or no experience with boulder scrambling.

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