Its distinctive and dramatic red rock formations, tinted red by iron oxide, provide a stunning backdrop worth venturing out to see. Red Rock Canyon Fact: You may recognize the Canyon’s scenery from film and television! It was popular filming location for early Westerns and TV shows like Bonanza and Lost in Space.

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas and encompasses 195,819 acres within the Mojave Desert. Many experienced and amateur geologists alike who visit Red Rock are amazed by the rock formations, natural beauty, and the vivid colors of the rocks.

The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity….Fees & Passes.

Type of Entry	Length of Pass	Current Fees
Red Rock Annual Pass	Yearly Pass	$30 per person
America the Beautiful Annual Pass	Yearly Pass	$80 per person

Most visitors drive their own vehicles or rent a vehicle to enjoy Red Rock Canyon. Alternatively, you can take a guided outfitting tour that will pick you up from your hotel, drive you around Red Rock Canyon, and bring you back to your hotel.

186 miles

Red Rock Canyon Loop

Mileage	12 miles (20 km)
Duration	30 minutes
Seasons If Winter is not mentioned, the road may be closed during the winter.	All Seasons
Roadways	Red Rock Canyon Road
Passes Please read the drive description for more information.	America the Beautiful Annual National Parks Pass

Wear good hiking shoes or athletic shoes, long pants, and long sleeves to protect you from prickly vegetation and sun exposure. Bring with you a first-aid kit, snacks, and an extra layer. * Hike in pairs.

over a year ago. I would guess about 40 minutes to just drive through. There’s a couple overlooks and very easy, short walk things to look at that would stretch the visit to 60-90 minutes. For those that want to see more and hike a bit, you could easily spend 3-4 hours at this park.

Visitors must have an entry reservation for each day they plan to enter. It’s recommended you purchase tickets in advance online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app.

Driving Distance

1. Grand Canyon West Rim and Hoover Dam: 266 miles as a return trip from the Strip to Grand Canyon West Rim, including Hoover Dam.
2. Hoover Dam: 80 miles return trip to Hoover Dam from Las Vegas Strip.
3. Red Rock Canyon: Around 60 miles round trip from Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon returning via Old Vegas.

On Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2020) the Scenic Drive will open at 6AM and be open until NOON. The Visitor Center and Elements Gift Store will be closed. New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31, 2020) and New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2021) will also feature regular Scenic Drive hours of 6AM to 5PM.

Located only miles from Las Vegas, yet set among dark mountains and starry skies, Red Rock Canyon is an excellent place to view the night sky and related astronomical objects. Additionally, there are spots near SR 159 and the Moenkopi Road near the Red Rock Campground that are available for stargazing.

The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Visitor Center remains closed, however many items can be purchased online at shopredrock.org! UPDATE 6/1/20: The Bureau of Land Management has increased recreation access at Red Rock Canyon.

Don’t be surprised, even in the desert the mountains of Red Rock Canyon might blanketed with snow after a storm. If you have the opportunity, we suggest purchasing the Annual Pass and visiting the canyon throughout the year.

Each year people are lost, injured, and sometimes killed while visiting Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. For your safety, please follow these simple rules: When hiking, stay on established trails and watch your footing at all times. Steep slopes and cliff edges are dangerous.

Visitor Information The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area [RRCNCA] is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas and encompasses 195,819 acres within the Mojave Desert. Red Rock is an area of worldwide geologic interest and beauty.

Experience Denver’s stunning Red Rocks Park when the big crowds are gone and snow covers the park’s namesake rocks. Red Rocks is a bustling park in the summer when its famous amphitheater is filled with concerts. In winter though, the park dies down and becomes even more quiet when snow is falling.

During December, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area regularly aggregates up to 0.7″ (17.8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 2.7″ (68.5mm) of snow is accumulated.

The Scenic Drive is very busy on Saturdays and Sundays in the late morning & afternoon. The Visitor Center is open daily all year from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Whether sightseeing or out for a hike, Red Rock Canyon is a great place to visit any time of year.

Did it rain in Red Rock? Be careful, the community has observed rain recently.

24-36 hours

Located just 20 miles from the world famous Las Vegas Strip, the Red Rocks of Southern Nevada provide options for climbers of all ability levels. Red Rock Canyon is an excellent place to learn to climb, advance your skills, climb a long multi-pitch route, or combine all of these things for a highly educational program!

Wait at least 24 hours after rain before climbing. Much of the rainwater usually runs off and soaks into the rock at the cliff base or on ledges and shelves. Most cliffs dry in 36 hours with plenty of sunlight. In winter you may need to wait three or four days for the rock to completely dry.

Wet climbing Just make sure you don’t climb on rock that erodes more easily in the wet – such as some types of sandstone or gritstone. Climbing on wet porous rock can lead to holds being damaged or broken, and protection also has the potential to cause damage in placement, removal or if fallen on.

Ethically it’s considered very bad to go climbing there after wet weather, because the sandstone is so soft, and it’s more likely to break when wet, thus eroding it quicker. “On the other hand, Basalt is a harder rock type, and it dries really quickly.

It absorbs water. And the cementing agents that bond the rock together like clay, silica and salt dissolve when wet. Wet sandstone can be up to 75% weaker than dry rock. When the rock is wet and weak, edges wear down faster and break off more easily.

All Sharpening Stones are Whetstones Actually, water stones, oil stones diamond stones and ceramic stones are all forms of whetstones. So, while all water stones are whetstones, not all whetstones are water stones.

Another term often used for sharpening stones is whetstone. Both terms mean exactly the same. Natural sharpening stones, such as the Ardennes Coticule stones consist of grenades, while stones from the American Arkansas mountains have novaculite as an abrasive. …

Often whetstones are used with a cutting fluid to enhance sharpening and carry away swarf. Those used with water for this purpose are often called water stones or waterstones, those used with oil sometimes oil stones or oilstones.

You can use different types of oil or water in place of WD-40, though WD-40 is the recommended solvent for cleaning sharpening stones. Once you have these materials together, it’s time to get to work.

Red Rock Canyon is well worth the short trip. There is a fee for your car to drive into the park to do the 13 mile loop and visit the visitor center.

Red Rock Canyon features a one-way 13-mile scenic drive, hiking and trails, plants and wildlife, geology, camping, cultural resources and much more. Our Visitor Center offers information and interpretation about recreation opportunities. The facility also features indoor and outdoor exhibits and a book and gift store.

about 18 miles

about 25 miles

Driving through the Valley of Fire is the easiest way to enjoy the view. Pink, red, and orange sandstone rocks create amazing vistas that you can see from your car. The main road, Mouse’s Tank Road, curves its way through these rocky formations, creating beautiful views.

It feels like a long ride to get to the rock formations, but it is definitely worth it. A good place to contemplate the infinite, enjoy windswept beauty, and walk where Native Americans lived and left petroglyphs, which are thought to be of a shamanic nature. The park charges $5.00 a car to get in.

about 130 miles

approximately 64 miles

50 miles

For information call Valley of Fire State Park at 702-397-2088. Advance reservations are required.

approximately 40 miles

You can drive or walk across the Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (the bypass bridge across the Colorado River) for free; however, some things, like parking and tours inside the dam, can cost extra but are entirely optional.

BUT Bryce Canyon is not exactly close by. This park is 4 hours driving from the Las Vegas strip. There are not a lot of options available for tours to visit Bryce Canyon from Las Vegas and any tour that you find will stay overnight at least one night.

If you want to drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, it’s an easy trip almost completely done on interstate highways. Although the canyon is only 100 miles away as the crow flies, the drive is much less direct and is almost 300 miles. It will take you between four and five hours from Las Vegas.

The Logistics: Route, Drive Time & Traffic

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Driving Tour Through Joshua Tree National Park. This road trip begins at the north-west entrance station of Joshua Tree National Park from the town of Joshua Tree. On your drive into the park you will notice you are much higher in elevation than the town of Joshua Tree and other surrounding desert towns.

Joshua Tree National Park has had an entrance fee since 1991. The current rate of $25 per vehicle or $12 per motorcycle has been in effect since 2016. The park is one of 117 in the National Park System that charges an entrance fee. The remaining 300 sites are free to enter.

No advance reservations are needed to enter Joshua Tree National Park. Reservations are required for ranger-led tours of Keys Ranch. Reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made on recreation.gov.