Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Posted on 12 Jul 2010 | Tagged as: Travel | 116 views
Located only 20 miles west of the strip of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a great getaway for nature lovers. It’s also a very easy trip to get there. I ended up renting a motor scooter to do the trip but it’s also a very easy car ride. All you need to do to get to Red Rock Canyon is simply go north on Las Vegas Blvd AKA the strip until you get to Charleston Blvd. Turn left (west) and stay on that road until you get to Red Rock Canyon Rd. Turn right and you have entered Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Red Rock Canyon features a recenty built six million dollar state of the art visitor center and a 13-mile scenic drive filled with beautiful mountains, animals and hiking trails.
While driving along the 13-mile path there are many breathtaking views in all directions, some going as far as the eye can see. There are sections where you can pull over, park and get out of your car and explore.
After finishing the 13-mile scenic drive we ended up heading back to Las Vegas. However, there is apparently a ghost town a few miles further out on Charleston Blvd. that we didn’t get to see. Maybe next time.
