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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Charleston Blvd. , State Rte. 159

Las Vegas , NV , United States http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo/blm_programs/blm_special_areas/red_rock_nca.html

(702) 515-5350

Just west of the city, Red Rock Canyon is the perfect spot for bike rides and hikes. During parts of a 13-mile scenic drive, you can see the entire valley (including, on very clear days, the Strip). The canyon is red from the iron oxide in its fossilized sandstone. Go on a weekday and take one of the quieter hikes, like around Willow Springs to see the Indian “handprints” and pictographs.