Las Vegas · Know before you go
Meet the trail.
Then make it yours.
A closer look at the terrain, the preparation, and the moments worth noticing.
Trail
spotlight.
spotlight.
Red Rock Canyon
Calico Tanks.
Sandstone steps. A seasonal water pocket. A perspective you earn along the way.
2.2–2.5 milesOut & backAbout 2 hours hiking
Moderate, with strenuous sections and hands-on scrambling. Read the guide to understand the terrain and prepare for the route.
Photo: Alex Demas / USGS, public domain.
Choose the experience, not just the distance
A short trail can
still ask a lot of you.
01
Know the ground.
Rock steps, scrambling, exposure, elevation, and pace matter as much as mileage. Read the terrain details before deciding.
02
Prepare with care.
Check conditions, water, footwear, layers, transport, entry requirements, and the applicable waiver process.
Prepare for the trail →03
Walk with intention.
Respect established routes, look out for one another, and leave room to notice the world around you.
Care for the places we walk →