Red Rock Canyon National Park hosts over 1.25 million visitors each year.  

Located just a few miles to the west of Las Vegas, it spans over 195,000 acres in the heart of the Mojave Desert.

As a unique geological landscape, Red Rock Canyon National Park is as exciting as it is breathtaking and offers everything from hiking to bird watching.

Here’s what you need to know before you load up the car and head to the Canyon.

Exploring the Park—What to Expect

Red Rock Canyon National Park is a geologist’s dream thanks to its incredible rock formations complete with stunning colors and picturesque backdrops.

But set among this vast and gorgeous landscape is a playground of activities for every member of the family.

Hiking at Red Rock Canyon is not to be missed.

The park touts over 26 different hikes that vary in difficulty from casual hiker to experienced mountain climber.

As you climb the canyon walls you’ll get a chance to explore peaks, chimneys, and chutes.

But if hiking isn’t your thing, Red Rock Canyon offers a variety of vehicle paths with plenty of jaw-dropping scenic stops.

For a small fee, you can take a 13-mile drive along the trail heads for a truly unique view of the park.

And when you get tired of the natural landscapes, you can dive a bit closer into the park’s diverse mixture of plants and animals.

Take a walk inside the park to scope out wildflowers like the Agave plant and unique animals like the Burro, all year round.

Summerlin on the Edge of Red Rock Canyon

Summerlin is a luxury community located in the Las Vegas Valley and sits just on the edge of Red Rock Canyon National Park and the Spring Mountains.

Summerlin has access to over 150 miles of trails spanning the Red Rock National Park along with dining, entertainment, and shopping amenities to explore.

Visit Red Rock National Park & Summerlin

If you want an outdoor adventure just a short drive away from Las Vegas, then look no further than Red Rock Canyon.

Explore the diverse wildlife and scenery that took millions of years to form with the whole family when you visit this incredible location.