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Red Rock Canyon Hiking Trails

Over 26 marked trails wind through Red Rock Canyon's sandstone ridges, canyon ravines, and desert flatlands. Compare trail difficulty, distance, and features to find the right path for your group.

Calico Tanks Hiking Trail
Moderate 2.5 Miles

Calico Tanks

Scramble across red sandstone to reach a hidden mountain water tank with panoramic Las Vegas skyline views. The most iconic trail.

Time: 2 hrs
Start: Sandstone Quarry
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Ice Box Canyon Hiking Trail
Challenging 2.6 Miles

Ice Box Canyon

Descend into a deep shaded gorge with cold water pools and a seasonal waterfall. Requires scrambling over large boulders.

Time: 2.5 hrs
Start: Ice Box Canyon Trailhead
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Pine Creek Canyon Hiking Trail
Easy 3.0 Miles

Pine Creek Canyon

A gentle walk through ponderosa pines beside a running creek to a historic homestead ruin. Shaded and beautiful.

Time: 2 hrs
Start: Pine Creek Trailhead
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Lost Creek Discovery Trail Hiking Trail
Easy 0.8 Miles

Lost Creek Discovery Trail

Flat boardwalk loop passing desert petroglyph panels, native plants, and a small seasonal waterfall near Willow Spring.

Time: 45 min
Start: Willow Spring
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Turtlehead Peak Hiking Trail
Challenging 4.6 Miles

Turtlehead Peak

Steep scramble to the distinctive limestone Turtlehead summit. Panoramic 360-degree views of the entire canyon system.

Time: 3.5 hrs
Start: White Rock Hills Trailhead
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Moenkopi Loop Hiking Trail
Easy 6.0 Miles

Moenkopi Loop

Flat desert loop through gypsum soil formations and geological features outside the main loop. No timed entry needed.

Time: 2.5 hrs
Start: Visitor Center West Trailhead
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Calico Hills Loop Hiking Trail
Moderate 4.5 Miles

Calico Hills Loop

A scenic loop connecting red and white Aztec sandstone sections. Great for geology enthusiasts and photographers.

Time: 3 hrs
Start: Calico Hills Trailhead
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Grand Circle Loop Hiking Trail
Challenging 5.0 Miles

Grand Circle Loop

Full perimeter loop around the main Calico Hills area. Requires rock scrambling and navigation skills.

Time: 4 hrs
Start: Calico Hills
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Keystone Thrust Hiking Trail
Easy 2.0 Miles

Keystone Thrust

Short walk revealing one of the most significant geological features in southern Nevada – the Keystone Thrust fault.

Time: 1 hr
Start: Sandstone Quarry
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Stay Safe

Trail Safety Guidelines

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Carry Adequate Water

Minimum 1 liter per hour of planned hiking. Summer heat can dehydrate hikers quickly.

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Check Forecasts

Avoid afternoon summer hikes when temperatures routinely exceed 100Β°F. Trails can be extremely dangerous above 95Β°F.

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Download Trail Maps

Cell service vanishes completely inside the park loop. Download offline maps on AllTrails or Gaia GPS before entering.

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Wet Sandstone Warning

Never hike or scramble on wet sandstone. It becomes dangerously brittle within 24-48 hours after rain.

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Watch for Wildlife

Mojave rattlesnakes are common. Stay on marked trails, watch where you step, and keep hands away from rock crevices.

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Leave Details

Tell someone where you're hiking and when to expect you back, especially on longer or more remote trails.

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