What’s your favorite hike? The short but strenuous scurry of scenic Calico Tanks? Shady and cool waterfall wonder Icebox Canyon? The Petroglyph Wall? There are more than 30 trailheads accessible from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s scenic drive, ranging from easy to strenuous, at a destination that’s merely a 30-minute drive from downtown Las Vegas. Hikers, rock climbers and bikers flock here like blackjack players do to casinos.
Red Rock became a National Conservation Area in 1990 and now draws 3 million visitors annually. It’s practically in Summerlin’s backyard, providing residents of the western Las Vegas Valley with easy access to its numerous pathways into nature. There’s a good chance of sighting bighorn sheep or Nevada’s state reptile the desert tortoise.
A visit begins with a timed reservation, as least between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., though May 31, when hours are subject to change. The notion of hitting every trail may influence the buying of an annual pass, but the cooling temperatures and topography of Icebox Canyon make it a good choice for an initial visit. Subjects suitable for shooting with a panoramic setting are abundant, as are flora and fauna native to the Red Rock Canyon’s ecosystem.
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