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Turtlehead Peak Trail

Distance: 4.6 miles roundtrip Time: 3.5 hours Elevation: 1,800 ft gain
Turtlehead Peak Trail

The most strenuous summit hike in Red Rock Canyon, leading to the iconic Turtlehead limestone peak. The trail steeply climbs up loose gravel switchbacks and rock scrambles before rewarding hikers with panoramic 360-degree views of the entire canyon system and Las Vegas skyline.

Trail Facts

Difficulty

Challenging

Distance

4.6 mi

Duration

3.5 hours

Trailhead

White Rock Hills Trailhead

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