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    • ZanieOR
  • By ZanieOR on April 11, 2004
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    • Flowers in the desert - Las Vegas
    Flowers in the desert
    by ZanieOR
    I'd heard so much about Red Rock Canyon and because I'd rented a car I decided to drive out and see it. Take a left down Charleston Blvd., drive a half an hour or so (interesting to see that part of town, so much construction on the outskirts).
    There's a $5 a car charge, and I enjoyed looking around the interpretive center (even bought my nephew a stuffed rattlesnake as a gift). However the wind was blowing so hard it was impossible to go hiking. I did get a nice photo of a cactus blooming on the scenic loop.
    While it was a nice outing, I wasn't quite as impressed as many people seem to be, probably partly because I couldn't get far off the road because of the wind.
    But also I love the sandstone formations of Utah (places like Arches National Park or Zion or even along the freeway) and while Red Rock was nice enough, it didn't quite measure up.
    However, it is a good change especially for city or Eastern people who want to get away from the bright lights and experience the desert for awhile.

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    Red Rock Canyon: Red Rock Canyon
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    • kazander
  • Updated By kazander on September 24, 2004
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    • red rock canyon - Las Vegas
    red rock canyon
    by kazander
    Red Rock Canyon is a beautiful Desert state park that's not to be missed. It's located only about a half hour from Vegas. Beautiful mountains and canyons to explore. There is also a chance you might see some Big Horn Sheep! It has a loop drive that you can take with stopping points where you can get out and hike a bit. We rented a car, so we drove, but there are tons of tours that will take you there as well.

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    Red Rock Canyon: Red Rock Canyon
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    • goingsolo
  • By goingsolo on December 5, 2004
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    • Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas
    Red Rock Canyon
    by goingsolo
    One of the best things about Las Vegas is that you sure can get to a lot of great places from here. I'm kidding about that, but when you're sick of buffets, booze and big time gambling losses, there are a host of recreational opportunities less than an hour away.

    Red Rock Canyon is one of the most popular. This National Conservation Area is a land of sculpted red rocks, trees and mountains in the background. A 21 mile loop road crosses the area and provides numerous viewpoints to stop and look at the scenery. Numerous sightseeing, hiking and ATV tours are offered from the Strip as well. But the biggest sports related draw is the great rock climbing of all levels that is available here.

    To get to Red Rock Canyon, take 95 north to Charleston Boulevard, head west and follow the signs.

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    • bugalugs
  • By bugalugs on August 4, 2005
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    • Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas
    Red Rock Canyon
    by bugalugs
    It is $5 to enter this state park with your car. There is an information and park shop with exhibits and some lovely things for sale. Arts and crafts, books. I bought two cacti in a box. One of the cactus keeps producing lovely white flowers.

    There are picnic areas here, toilets, vending machine with cold drinks, but no food on sale.

    The magnificent backdrop of the canyon has been used for many films over the years. In fact in 1932 Boris Karloff's The Mummy was partly filmed here.

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    Red Rock Canyon: The Mojave
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    • bugalugs
  • Updated By bugalugs on August 4, 2005
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    • Red Rock Canyon (Calico Hills) - Las Vegas
    Red Rock Canyon (Calico Hills)
    by bugalugs
    Red Rock Canyon is in the Mojave dessert and if you have a car available when you visit Las Vegas then try and drive up here. Only 17 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon has a 13 mile scenic loop. There are lay- byes where you can stop to take pictures and admire the view.

    West of Las Vegas Charleston Boulevard (North of Sahara Avenue), follow Route 159

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    • Gage17
  • By Gage17 on January 17, 2005
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    • My friend Jay near the Calico Hills in Red Rocks - Las Vegas
    My friend Jay near the Calico
    Hills in Red Rocks
    by Gage17
    Absolutely gorgeous! The vivid colors within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area with blow you away. There is a fantastic loop drive if you simply want to view the fantastic rocks, and there are numerous trailheads from which a world of desert exploration could begin.

    What first amazed me about this place was the vegetation - the hardy scrub on the desert floor, the moist ferns in the cool canyons, the random placement of conifers. And yet still, it continues to impress me.

    After several visits, I remain overwhelmed with how many trails there are, and a wide range at that - loop trails, mountain climbs, rock scrambling, pet or child-friendly routes, and canyon routes. Something for everybody!

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    Red Rock Canyon: Non-electric, non-gambling, non-Strip
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    • soccergrrl
  • Updated By soccergrrl on June 4, 2003
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    • Enlarge to See: Vista At Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas
    Enlarge to See: Vista At Red
    Rock Canyon
    by soccergrrl
    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is about a 30 minute drive from the Strip, but it seems a world away. This is the place to head if you need a quick, close break from the lights, noise, smoke, and money-hemorrhage of Vegas. There is a nice visitor center surrounded by a desert tortoise habitat, and nothing but desert hills and mountains as far as the eye can see. You can see an awful lot from simply driving the one-way 13-mile loop that goes through the area, but I highly recommend getting out and doing some walking/hiking. When you enter the area you'll receive a map that details all the trails -- what you'll see, how long they take, and how hard you'll have to work. I hiked the Ice Box Canyon trail, which took about 2 hours altogether.

    Keep an eye out for a travelogue or two that will highlight the photos I took in this gorgeous landscape. (Be sure to enlarge the photo here to see the whole panorama.)

    To get there from the Strip, head north on Las Vegas Boulevard and turn left on Charleston Boulevard (also called Hwy 159). The entrance is about 17 miles away, on your right.

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    Red Rock Canyon: "Visit Red Rock Canyon and Take a Horseback Tour"
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    • tetonski1
  • Updated By tetonski1 on May 3, 2004
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    • "The Colors of Las Vegas' Red
    Rock Canyon"
    by tetonski1
    About 10 miles from Las Vegas lies Red Rock Canyon. Here, the mountains have a beautiful reddish color and they rise 8,000 feet. There are cliffs and ravines composed of grey, white and red rock.

    The wide empty plain beneath the hills are studded with Joshua trees and other desert plants. Call me stupid; but until I went here I had no idea of how many colorful flowers a cactus could have.

    We went on a horseback riding tour to see
    further than we thought our legs would take us. At one point, our guide pointed out deep ruts in the desert floor; she said these were tracks still here from when the wagon trains used to travel through the area.

    One hint if you do take this tour is to wear jeans, or very thick sunscreen. We were visiting here in May, and once the tour was over, our thighs were extremely sunburned.

    The canyon is easily reached, by Las Vegas Boulevard ('The Strip'), which is one of the busiest east-west routes running through the center of the city. The strip leads directly to the park entrance - Charleston Boulevard, which crosses the strip. The standard entry fee is $5 per vehicle.

    The horseback tour we took was through Cowboy Trail Rides. I have included their phone number and website address below.

    For $89, they'll pick you up from Las Vegas, drive you out to the Red Rock Canyon, and send you on a 2 hour horseback tour. We were very happy with them.

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  • Phone: Cowbot Trail Rides 702 948-7061
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    Red Rock Canyon: A Beautiful Experience
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    • wheellw
  • By wheellw on March 20, 2008
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    • Red rocks in Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas
    Red rocks in Red Rock Canyon
    by wheellw
    One of our favorite outdoor destinations is Red Rock National Monument. We take all of our visitors there and they are all inspired, especially those who have never experienced desert beauty. It takes about an hour from the strip to get there, but you are a world away. It costs just $5 per car to enter. The road takes you on a 13 mile loop around the canyon. There are plenty of places to stop and gawk, or even take a hike, if you are inspired. Many people bike the loop. There are probably tour companies that will rent bikes if you are interested. I think the small nearby hamlet of Blue Diamond might have a vendor. Also, this is a world class climbing destination. If you look closely, you might see climbers on the walls. Take drinks and snacks. There are no stores out there. Also, although it is higher in elevation than Las Vegas, I personally would not go in the summer, too hot.

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    • al_mary
  • By al_mary on September 30, 2005
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    • Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas
    by al_mary, 4 more photos
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /> The most significant geologic feature
    of Red Rock Canyon is the Keystone
    Thrust Fault. A thrust fault is a fracture
    in the earth's crust where one rock plate
    is thrust horizontally over another.
    13-Mile Loop Drive offers sightseeing,
    vistas and overlooks. A popular hiking
    trail is into Pine Creek Canyon.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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