*Best* 3 Hikes in Red Rock Canyon (Las Vegas) Made Easy

Best 3 Hikes in Red Rock Canyon (Las Vegas) Made Easy

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👀 Calico Tanks Trail: hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/l...
👀 Turtlehead Peak Trail: hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/l...
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is like a miniature National Park, just minutes from the Las Vegas strip. In this video, I'll show you how to hike the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon: Calico Tanks, Turtlehead Peak, and Ice Box Canyon. I'll also give you insider tips on making the most of your visit to Red Rocks.
00:00 Planning
05:09 Calico Tanks
15:16 Turtlehead Peak
26:41 Ice Box Canyon
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@outdoors4604 Рік тому

Great video! The last 3 times I’ve been in Vegas, I never set foot in a casino. Instead I spent all my time at Red Rocks, Valley of Fire, Lake Mead and Mount Charleston. I had a much better time and left town with a lot more money!

@Hikingguy Рік тому

Ha - same - it's such a culture shock to drive back into Vegas from somewhere like Mt Charleston - but overall Vegas has been a great jump-off point for me to fly from SoCal and avoid traffic, then rent car and hit Red Rocks, Zion, Bryce, North Rim, etc. - it's just the Vegas part that's a bit of a downer

@heatherchevelle799 6 місяців тому

Obviously.. casinos are lame

@DaBeeClimber Місяць тому

It should definitely be a national park

@tracychen9556 Рік тому

Calico Tanks trail is iconic, a must go hiking trailer for all levels. While turtlehead peak trail is more challenge but still a moderate difficulties, pay attention to the trail marker, stay on trail to avoid lost. Ice box canyon trail is all about scrambling among big rocks, your knee will definitely talk to you when you completed it, but it is cool particularly in a hot day.

@MsRLWalker Рік тому

Love Red Rock and Calico Basin and Valley of Fire! Every Vegas trip now we make time for those spots, it’s beautiful!

@tquist61 Рік тому

I visited here back in 2017 and had just a few hours in the morning to explore. My plan was to do the Calico Tanks trail, but when I arrived, it was closed - they were doing work on the trail. Instead I walked along the Grand Loop Trail at the base of Calico Hills. It was a nice consolation prize. Fantastic video.. thanks for sharing!

@tomsbackyard8172 6 місяців тому

I appreciate your attention to detail and the accuracy of your historic and cultural comments. I agree; these are the 3 premier hikes in Red Rock. You've done a great job placing them in context with Las Vegas.

@PigeonPaperbacks Рік тому

I was just there last week! I had never heard of it before and it completely blew my mind.

@adambroda2186 Рік тому

I did Bridge mountain and Mount Wilson out there.Hard, long and dangerous but so beautiful. One of my favorite places.

@sameoldsteph Рік тому

Awesome video! I loathe casinos so I never thought I’d want to go back to Vegas, but now it’s back on the list. Thank you!

@VincentMaryHS Рік тому

I'm taking my family to Vegas over President's Day weekend. We'll definitely check out one of these hikes. Thanks Cris!

@danpatrick9080 Рік тому

Wife and I went out to red rock last week. Waterfalls and creeks running fast and high thanks to a great wet winter out west

@sierraseb3311 11 місяців тому

Well done. One of the best hiking guide videos I've watched on UKposts. Thanks

@andressacorso7452 8 місяців тому

Amazing video with very useful information specially for your first time at Red Rock Canyon!

@mannyzuccarelli Рік тому

Amazing, thank you!

@andrearochow138 4 місяці тому

Thanks! Can't wait to check it out in February! So excited 😁

@LilieFu 9 місяців тому

Excellent video! 👏🏼 Well edited and planned 🤌🏼 this was very helpful.

@martinjcamp 4 місяці тому

A very nice informative video . Thank you for it!

@fullswingtv904 Рік тому

Great video, and 100% agree. It's such a great place with amazing trails and awesome views!!

@robertcrites5306 2 місяці тому

great video. Very informative!!

@DVM 4 місяці тому

thank you hiking guy

@marshmellie7 Рік тому

Thank you so much, your timing is perfect! I'm heading there next week.

@yooribyul 5 місяців тому

Thank you for wonderful video! All the details you shared are very helpful! Can’t wait to visit Red Rocks!

@Grizz33123 11 місяців тому

Great video, I've only done Calico tanks a few times when I have visited Vegas but will definitely check out the other two you discussed, cheers!

@martharunstheworld Рік тому

It's one of the only reasons I go to Vegas. There are some great trail races out there. I will be going out for a race again next year. I can't wait!

@jaytolbert7538 Рік тому

After years of getting to LV, then heading west to Death Valley, I finally checked out RRC. Never made it to DV that year! And have been going back to Red Rocks ever since.

@spkarra Рік тому

Thanks a lot for providing information about Red Tock Canyon. I will download the information as I am planning to visit in April

@VivianInTheOC Рік тому

Another great video 👍👍 I love your informational text box overlays. Nicely done. Thanks for all you do for the hiking community ❤😊

@Hikingguy Рік тому

thank you!

@rosew861 Рік тому

Red Rock Canyon is awesome, love it! There’s also great trails @ Valley of the Fire 💟 So many places to explore besides just casinos.

@k1k2lee Рік тому

Once again great work Cris both your recent and old/previous videos are excellent as always. Your the best dude out there when it comes to Day Hikes 👍

@Hikingguy Рік тому

thank you!!

@michaelgriswold663 7 місяців тому

Thanks!

@Hikingguy 7 місяців тому

BIG BIG THANK YOU!

@leonfisher Рік тому

Another great guide. Thanks as well for using higher quality video.

@Hikingguy Рік тому

thank you! I've been spending some time trying to make some better quality videos so thanks for mentioning it.

@AbouttheJourney Рік тому

Timely post. I've never hiked in this area before but I'm going to be spending some time in southern Nevada at the end of the month and I've been wanting to hike in this area for quite some time. Thanks, Cris! ~ Mike

@Hikingguy Рік тому

You'll love it, it's pretty great

@jaytolbert7538 Рік тому

You will not be disappointed! And be sure and go through the visitor center. That interpretive area is one of the best I've seen in any park.

@AbouttheJourney Рік тому

@@jaytolbert7538 Thanks for the suggestion. I'll make sure to stop and check it out.

@rebeccasnyder2120 Рік тому

Rookie hikers did part of turtle head and most of ice box. We stopped when the trail dropped down in river bed. Waterfall was not flowing anyway. I had a bum knee and didn't want to over do it.

@johnjohns9458 Рік тому

Excellent video Chris. I wish all hiking videos followed your format👍

@Hikingguy Рік тому

thank you! 👍

@rickpeddicord8745 Рік тому

Good stuff. I hiked Turtlehead 20 years ago. Great hike! Looks like much better markings now👍

@Hikingguy Рік тому

Yea much better than it used to be. I remember the blazes on the climb were the same color as the lichen and it was hard to stay on a trail that wasn't vertical

@tracychen9556 Рік тому

Fortunate I hiked these three trails back last November and if you do have time please hike Kraft boulders, it is amazing the limestone just incredible.

@JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc 6 місяців тому

These 3 hikes are definitely good to get a little taste of the area but just the tip of the iceberg if you’re a fit hiker capable of class 2/3/4 scrambling. There are routes to all of the peaks along the scenic loop and none are easy but all are amazing!! Red Rock is much more vast and extreme than meets the eye. Reminds me of all the epics I’ve had out there, place is magic!!!

@angrytaxman Рік тому

Very nicely done! Did you get an editor recently? This video has a different feel from your others and it's definitely an improvement.

@Hikingguy Рік тому

Thank you - and no - all me on these things - I've invested a lot of time in learning how to shoot better video, color grade, do motion graphics overlays, etc. - don't have the $$$ to hire anyone so I've become a jack of all trades

@steveschwartz6138 Рік тому

I was here in December. It was awesome. Spent the whole day doing about 15 miles. Calico tanks was great. Definitely want to do Turtlehead peak and Ice Box Canyon next time. Mount Charleston was beautiful as well.

@Hikingguy Рік тому

Nice and yea, Charleston is one of my faves, going to get back this summer for sure

@oldflorida2003 11 місяців тому

It's the best

@nebulight Рік тому

Other great scenic hikes is keystone thrust and white rock. Both I’d consider easy but white rock maybe moderate for some dude to the distance.

@44Mag Рік тому

Nice video - Thanks for sharing. A couple of questions: 1) Are snakes a problem in the area? (months they are the biggest concern?) 2) Do you need a park reservation in June? (their website was not clear on that) 3) I visited your website, but did not readily find what your fees were for guide work? Thanks Cheers!

@TheeLynnChase 12 днів тому

Have to buy a National Park pass to get in though. It's patrolled by National Park rangers too.

@josephjameson6044 3 місяці тому

Thank you for the great video. I also appreciate your gear recommendations and have purchased several items with your links. I like the trail runners and backpack very much. So, I would like to know if you recommend a brand or type of hiking socks. Trail runners may dry fast, but not the socks I wear. Any thoughts?

@Hikingguy 3 місяці тому

Darn Tough work well for me and dry as good as can be expected

@josephjameson6044 3 місяці тому

Okay, great. Thank you. Please add it to your gear list unless I missed it. Thanks again. @@Hikingguy

@Hikingguy 3 місяці тому

@@josephjameson6044 think you might have missed it, they're on there 👍🏻

@suicideclubsuicideclub3587 Рік тому

Great video! You need to visit Mineral King, you won't be disappointed! Just watch out for the marmots early in the season.

@Hikingguy Рік тому

Was there years ago - need to get back for sure

@ggs0605 Рік тому

Love your videos! One suggestion I would ask is to talk about when you are hiking (time off year, time of day), how long the hike is and how long it would take the "average" person to hike it. Another good thing to know is when might be the ideal time of year to hike this and why this trail stands out. Thank you!

@Hikingguy Рік тому

Not following.... I have a hole section on when to hike and I list the distances, times, etc for each hike

@ggs0605 Рік тому

Oh shoot, did I miss it? I will review. Thanks

@JasonLorette 7 місяців тому

Thanks for this...going to Vegas for the second time in January and never got to go there the first time! Where are you standing at 35:00??

@Hikingguy 7 місяців тому

Calico overlook

@JasonLorette 7 місяців тому

@@Hikingguy Thank you…I’m excited to see it in person! Looks amazing. 📸😎

@miguelinfante7238 7 місяців тому

I hiked the Turtlehead Peak trail just last week. I really enjoyed it except I got kind of lost on the descent. On the last part of the hike after the saddle the trail was difficult to follow. I was following the white blazes on the rocks but at some point I just wandered off trail. I found my way back when I saw some fellow hikers on the trail about 100 feet above me.

@Niksuniverse80 Рік тому

Hey there … have you ever hiked Bryce Canyon in Utah? I’m thinking of doing it as a beginner hike…

@Hikingguy Рік тому

I have but don't have any guides up - hoping to get some up this year.

@ekointhavong4771 Рік тому

10 minutes from my house. i always go there for sunset

@tom6363 Рік тому

Great video. I got married in Valley of Fire!

@Hikingguy Рік тому

that's pretty awesome

@mikekelly6603 Рік тому

FYI - Vehicle break-ins are a problem at Red Rock so don't leave stuff visible to temp the thieves. Make sure to get a reservation in advance if you are going on a weekend or holiday. Don't count on getting a cell signal inside the park.

@mistersquirrel0 Рік тому

I've done Turtlehead Peak in 2009. Look for an ammo box and sign in your name and hometown.

@ggs0605 Рік тому

Sorry about a second post! How about the type of gear being taken on this hike and why. Again, thank you!

@Hikingguy Рік тому

I have some recommendations in the video

@MagicMatt504 Рік тому

Nice video. A little off topic, but regarding your comment about the Jurassic period, T-Rex did not live during that time!

@Hikingguy Рік тому

dump! you're right - one of the docents at the visitor center told me that and I should have double checked... thanks for the correction

@flipsolo 6 місяців тому

Its a disservice to Nevada that there is only one National Park in the state (well two if you include parts of DVNP). There is a case to elevate Red Rocks and Calico Hills to National Park status, or even as National Preserve (like Mojave Nat'l Preserve) but definitely should be part of NPS not BLM.