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Calico Tanks Trail

Distance: 2.5 miles roundtrip Time: 2 hours Elevation: 350 ft gain
Calico Tanks Trail

The Calico Tanks Trail is one of the most iconic hikes in Red Rock Canyon, leading across red Aztec sandstone to a hidden natural water tank surrounded by towering canyon walls. The trail involves light scrambling but is manageable for most hikers. The reward is a spectacular panorama of Las Vegas visible from the rocky upper section.

Trail Facts

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

2.5 mi

Duration

2 hours

Trailhead

Sandstone Quarry Parking Area

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