Hoover Dam, Nevada

Start the hike from the parking area. This is a great way to see several of the main draws at the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. First, the trail is fairly level and sandy. Further down the trail, there is a fairly sharp descent in the canyon below. There is a place and a marker from a film...

Once a secret unmarked location The Fire Wave has quickly become a huge draw for park visitors in The Valley of Fire. The hike to the sandstone wave is just over a half mile of sand and sandstone and it's worth every step. While not as popular as The Wave in Utah the Fire Wave can be accessed wi...

Dramatic red sandstone cliffs, twisting canyons, and endless desert vistas set the stage for an unforgettable outdoor escape. Covering nearly 300,000 acres, this remote monument blends natural beauty with deep cultural history. Adventure Type: Multi-use desert exploration.Terrain: Sandstone form...

Once a thriving Mormon settlement in the 1860s, this quiet historic site now stands as a testament to resilience and change, where crumbling foundations and old stone walls sit amid open desert - making it a perfect stop for history buffs, explorers, and photographers alike. Adventure Type: Self...

Adventure Type: Mountain biking (multi-trail system).Surface: Hard-packed dirt, rock, sand, and ledgy sections. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate options, with challenges sprinkled throughout. Best Time to Visit: Cooler months (fall through spring) for the most comfortable riding. The heart...

Begin your drive from the visitor center. Drive along the scenic highway and stop at one of the multiple parking areas to get out of the car, stretch your legs, and hike some the trails starting from the parking area. There is a variety of easy to moderate difficulty trails stemming from the park...

Drive through Calico Basin near Red Rock Canyon Conservatory Area, and park at the end of the road. (The parking lot is pinpointed above) Once you're out of your car, you'll see the Cube. It's a 25 foot boulder, with both easy and extremely difficult climbs on it. Head toward the Cube (toward the...

The Cowboy Trails offer a perfect break from climbing in Red Rock Canyon or a night on the Town in Las Vegas. You will need to be as tough as a cowboy (or cowgirl) to ride these trails. It is just as much of a workout going up as it is down. However, this area offers you the chance to hone your ...

This is a popular area for beginners and intermediate rope climbers. The corridor is sheltered from the wind, which makes it climbable year-round (but bring a light jacket!). Approach: Climbing coordinates are 36.15547, -115.43613.Driving on Scenic Loop Dr., park on the right at the second parkin...

Enjoy a easy scenic hike in this beautiful Nevada desert hike. Great for beginners who are willing to climb a little. This hike has about 400 ft elevation gain and go through a terrain of boulders and canyons that were fairly easy to walk on and climb. Towards the top of the hike, before reaching...

The official address for Red Rock Conservation area for you GPS travelers is: 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161. Head into the park, and you'll be on the one way Scenic Loop Drive. Red Rock is home to thousands of different routes, so it's easy to get lost amidst the rock. I recommend usin...

Getting there is pretty straight forward. Take 160 west towards mountain springs and use your phone to pull up the trail head on a map. It comes up quick on the right, and is nothing more than a gravel lot with a few 4x4 trails headed out of it.  There is one main trail, a vehicle path, that leav...

Red Rock Canyon is about 30-45 minutes outside of Las Vegas and is the perfect little get away from the noise of Sin City; however, it will still be slightly infested with tourists. From the trailhead it just looks a bit like thick brush, but once you get into it, you find tiny pools and a littl...

Red Rocks's Nevada (officially Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area) has long been one of our favorite climbing destinations. Where else can you find five star moderate 10-pitch rock climbs a short hike from the trailhead? We usually take two trips a year to this sandstone wonderland. But i...

This hike is located along the 13 mile scenic drive in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. To enter the park you will need to pay a $7.00 entry fee per car (or $3.00 fee per bike). About halfway through the drive you will find the upper parking area for the White Rock Spring.  [There ...

Driving from Searchlight, NV on the Joshua Tree Highway, you'll come across the interesting town of Nipton, CA. The old town is small, but charming.  This is a great stop off to explore the sights and grab a quick bite at the Whistlestop Cafe.