Use this orientation guide to locate Red Rock Canyon, understand the scenic loop layout, find trailheads, and plan your route from Las Vegas.
Start on the Las Vegas Strip heading west toward Downtown Summerlin.
Drive west on W. Sahara Ave or W. Charleston Blvd (NV-159).
Continue on W. Charleston Blvd (NV-159) west past the Summerlin area.
Follow signs to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area entrance on your right.
Pass through the entrance toll booth. Timed-entry reservations required Oct–May.
1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161
36.1359° N, 115.4267° W
Approximately 15–17 miles (25–30 min by car)
Las Vegas, NV / Summerlin West area
First stop on arrival. Maps, ranger advice, desert tortoise exhibits, and restrooms. Pay entrance fee here.
First major sandstone formation after the toll booth. Red and white canyon walls and beginner scramble trails.
Mid-loop rest area with picnic tables, vault restrooms, and access to petroglyphs at Lost Creek.
Famous deep shade canyon with seasonal waterfalls. Popular parking area fills quickly on mornings.
Shaded woodland area with pine trees and homestead ruins. Great family hiking trailhead.
Highest loop viewpoint with panoramic views of all canyon ridges and the distant Las Vegas skyline.
Book a guided tour that handles all transportation, routing, and permits from your Las Vegas hotel.
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