Red Rock Canyon is situated just 17 miles from the famous Las Vegas Strip and offers visitors the chance to swop the glitz, glamour, and gaming of Las Vegas for a wonderful back-to-nature experience in the heart of the Mojave Desert surrounded by unique geological features. At the Visitor’s Center, you can get trail maps and see interesting interpretive displays, and children can enroll in a Junior Explorer Program.

You can tour the area by car along a 13-mile scenic drive or set off to explore miles and miles of trails on foot, or by cycle or mountain bike. Equestrians can admire the scenery by horseback, and adventurous visitors can try some rock climbing. Camping enthusiasts might want to spend a night in a tent or RV at the campground to enjoy great desert stargazing.

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