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.

How to Get to Calico Hills Trail

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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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Hiking Oak Creek Canyon Trail at Red Rock Canyon

Oak Creek Canyon is basically the last stop on The Red Rock Scenic Loop. It is a down-and-back hike that takes you into the Rainbow Mountain canyons. The trail is a mix of desert trail hiking that leads into some pretty heavy-duty scrambling around and over boulders the size of cars and even small houses.

How to Get to Oak Creek Canyon Trail

To get to the trail just drive to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on State Highway 159 and pull into the scenic drive. You will drive about …

Hiking Keystone Thrust Trail at Red Rock Canyon

Keystone Thrust Trail is a great hiking trail for beginners and those who are not too familiar with the scrambling. The trail is very easy to follow and does not involve any scrambling or climbing.

It is a down-and-back hike of a little over 3 miles total and will give you beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and most of Red Rock Canyon.

There is a steady but not steep incline on your way up the trail so you do feel like you got a workout from the hike. At the end …