Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA) offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
The NCA is important to the scientific community because of its abundant plant and animal populations, its significant cultural resource sites and its unique geology. The famous Keystone Thrust Fault runs throughout the area, made visible by the exposure of ancient limestone rocks sitting atop younger sandstone layers.
Amenities:
* Sightseeing
* Picnicking
* Hiking
* Camping
* Wildlife observation
* Rock climbing
* Bike touring
* Horseback riding
* Photography
* Jogging
* 13-mile scenic drive
Daily Hours
* Visitors Center: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
* Scenic Drive: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Directions:
Located just 15 miles west of Las Vegas. Proceed south on I-15 to Blue Diamond Road (SR160), then west. Follow the signs to Red Rock Canyon.
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