The Best Hiking Trails in Las Vegas

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has been on my bucket-list for good reason. Red Rock Canyon and The Mojave desert is great for sightseeing the wonders of nature, hiking days and climbing cliffs. Red Rock was once covered by sea that receded and turned into sand dunes, and eventually mountains and canyons. Red Rock is within the Mojave desert and dates back 180 million years during the Jurassic era! The red Aztec Sandstone and Joshua trees are gorgeous and almost otherworldly. The canyons are swirls of marble with both light-colored pastels and vivid and monochromatic hues of sandstone and rock formations. Red Rock should be on any and every ones bucket list.

I really appreciate all this park has to offer. During day time hours, the visitors center is open. My daughter thinks the giant snake that she can sit on; there are also other plastic large animals for the kids to play on. There are so many educational opportunities throughout and the kids don't even realize that they are learning. The visitors center is also a great place to get maps and/or use the restroom before starting out on your walk/hike/exploration. Last weekend was the second time I've come with my kids and my good camera. We walked and took pictures for about an hour. I love the amazing shots I got of natural Las Vegas. It was an enjoyable morning! We will be back!

Exploration Peak Park has great trails for walking, running & hiking. I enjoy running up the hill for exercise. The people are friendly and always say hello & wave as I run past. Many people bring their dogs to the park for exercise. I see the dogs' owners keeping their pets on a leash & keeping a good eye on them. The park is kept clean, their is a security guard and plenty of parking spaces. Also, there is a great playground for kids and a big space for events.