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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is an outdoor activity in Las Vegas, NV, part of the Las Vegas guide. Cost: under $25.

1000 Scenic Loop Dr · Las Vegas, NV

Why you should go…

Just west of the city, Red Rock Canyon protects a dramatic band of red and cream sandstone rising out of the Mojave Desert. A 13-mile one-way scenic drive loops past trailheads for everything from short overlooks to full-day canyon hikes. Rock climbers, cyclists, and photographers all flock here for sunset light on the cliffs.

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  • #desert
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  • #climbing
  • #sunset

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