Once the home of ancient Indian tribes, this magnificent canyon was formed by a thrust fault -- a fracture in the earth's crust where one rock plate is thrust horizontally over another. Take a scenic drive through the blazing red rock formations of Southern Nevada.
$5.00 per car charge to enter Red Rock. Season passes are available for $20.00 per year.

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Total Times Rated:  27
1-10 Rating:	9.074
92.59%     7.407%  YES             Suitable for children?         NO

Last rating added: 10/22/07 from 24.115.44***

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 11/07 - Good
The drive through tour is good and scenic stops along the way. This place is better suited to hikers with time to explore. Did see the wild Mules. Was surprised at how they can blend in with the sage brush.
<mfbocch -at- yahoo.com> - Vernon NJ USA - Added 10/22/07 - [24.115.44***]    1303

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 07/06 - Good
If you are from the east or midwest, take a couple of hours away from the strip and drive out to see Red Rock. Climb some rocks and take lots of pictures. Don't leave until you've found the burros! On your way back to the strip, stop at Red Rock Canyon Resort - very nice, very friendly, and brand new. A great afternoon!!
<don_c_miller -at- hotmail.com> - Hilliard OH USA - Added 08/27/06 - [24.210.27.***]    1243

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Red Rock Canyon
Month Visited: 06/06 - Good
Perfect way to get "grounded" and back to reality. Kids loved the freedom to run and climb the rocks. Scenery is spectacular. A real bargain for a days adventure. Highlight of our Las Vegas vacation!
<applestycx -at- juno.com> - USA - Added 06/20/05 - [4.231.93.***]    1104

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 06/06 - Good
Red Rock is a very interesting place to visit. I don't think a child would appreciate the beauty of this resource. We saw a snake cross the road, other little critters, and quite a few burro's (You've have to realize this was quite a sight for city folk.) There are also quite a few beautiful red and white rocks which you should not take to make bookends.
<vincentwesolowski -at- yahoo.com> - Philadelphia PA USA - Added 06/06/06 - [141.158.56.***]    1212

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 12/05 - Good
This was beautiful. We also got to hike quite a bit and went as far up the mountain as we could before needing rock climbing gear. It was just a wonderful trip and not too far.
<sunsinmyheart -at- yahoo.com> - New York NY USA - Added 12/27/05 - [160.79.75.***]    1196

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 10/05 - Good
This place was awesome . Had a great time hiking down the canyon and climbing rocks. Nice and beautiful views , good for the soul kinda stuff. Just make sure you wont be needing to use their bathrooms, whoaaaa the nasty smell will kill you.!!!
<pikadale1 -at- yahoo.com> - USA - Added 10/30/05 - [68.215.68***]    1179

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 06/05 - Good
Fantastic area to visit, especially if you are looking to take photos. If it's not too hot, get out of the car for a hike or a walk, if it is hot, make sure you have water with you. Only about 20 to 30 minutes from the strip at the west end of Charleston Blvd. If you have a car and the time, make a trip out there.
<davepgauthier -at- hotmail.com> - Westboro MA USA - Added 06/22/05 - [64.136.49.***]    1107

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 06/05 - Good
Senic drive was closed due to fires, but they let us in free to the visitors center and we were allowed to hike right around the center. The desert tortises are very cool. Watching the firefighters work was amazing, they are a very brave group of people.
<twofoxxy -at- carolina.rr.com> - Charlotte NC USA - Added 06/27/05 - [69.132.68***]    1122

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 04/05 - Good
Great place to visit and the 13 mile loop takes you on a great scenic tour of the red rock area. This is a great buy for just 5$ a car. A must if you go to Vegas!
<pckstr89 -at- optonline.net> - USA - Added 04/19/05 - [67.83.97.***]    1049

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 04/05 - Good
Easy to get to, a nice break from the smoky air in all the hotels and casinos. An easy driving loop, or you can do hikes of any duration. Sort of like a mini Valley of Fire Park. Valley of Fire is bigger and better, so you won't need to do Red Rock if Valley of fire is already on your agenda.
<bbcpm -at- cox.net> - USA - Added 04/27/05 - [68.224.192***]    1068

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 12/04 - Good
The scenery here is straight out of a wild west movie. We went on Cowboy Trail Rides, and were treated
to a very un-strenuous ride around a trail and up a hill, where we watched the distant twinkle of Vegas
light up the darkening sky. As we rode back to the camp, there was a great big bonfire going and one
of our hosts, Randy, was cooking up a storm on the barbecue. We all had barbecued salmon, steak or
vegetable burgers, depending on choice, with roast potato, chili beans and salad. I had a big succulent
salmon steak, and others reported that the steak was thick and juicy. The chili beans on the jacket
potato were A-grade comfort food, and the setting, under the stars out in the desert, by an open
campfire with some old guy singing cowboy songs, was unforgettable. And roasting your own
marshmallows over an open fire beats any creme brulee hands-down. Seriously, when was the last time
you did that? Ten years? Twenty? Amazing.

A perfect break from the city, cos you can go crazy listening to slot machines and "Winter Wonderland"
all the time, cos these days it's racist or sexist or something to play "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town".
Or whatever.

<clemsound -at- hotmail.com> - London UK - Added 01/11/05 - [195.137.2.***]    1021

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 11/04 - Undecided
I did a tour package with Papillion Tours where I went on a Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon and then go horse back riding at Red Rock Canyon on November 16. Well, things went well at first. Got picked up at the hotel at 630 am and went to Papillion. Went on the helicopter tour at about 715-730 am which was just amazing. When I got back from that at 930 am, I was told to meet desk clerk once I got back and she'd take me where I needed to go. Just so happens that there was about 10 people waiting an hour for me to get back from the Grand Canyon. The entire ride up to Red Rock Canyon and back, the tour guide did nothing but complain about how bad the company is for poor planning and making me feel bad for trying to enjoy my vacation. Gave everybody business cards and told them to complain to the company. He keep going on and on about how he was going to quit. Just whined the entire time. I got so sick of it. If I didn't pay over $400 for this, I would've left. That guy needs to get fired. Terrible idiot. This one day really put a damper on my vacation. I come here to get away from it all and to get away from kids crying and screaming and here I am having to put up with a grown man acting like a 2 yr old.
<ArmyBabs2 -at- aol.com> - Edison NJ USA - Added 11/30/04 - [192.67.48***]    1000

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 06/04 - Good
We had a great time here! It was the perfect escape from the noise and neon of las vegas. Make sure you dress appropriately and bring lots of water. We went on some great hiking trails! Absolutely beautiful landscape.
<alison_scoble -at- hotmail.com> - USA - Added 06/07/04 - [12.16.75***]    920

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 03/04 - Good
It was the best trip we had. Everyone loved it. It is a must do if you go to vegas.
<tandto -at- aol.com> - Davenport IA USA - Added 03/28/04 - [198.81.26***]    865

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 09/03 - Good
Absolutely beautiful! If you go, be sure to wear appropriate footwear so you can walk at least a little on the trails. Sign the kids up to be Junior Rangers at the Visitor's Center.
<sivillo -at- frontiernet.net> - Bullville NY USA - Added 10/03/03 - [170.215.241.***]    744

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 08/03 - Good
It was so beautiful!! The wildlife was cool too. So many neat animals!
<joshscharlemann -at- hotmail.com> - MN USA - Added 08/13/03 - [69.9.93.***]    696

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 06/03 - Good
We loved Red Rock Canyon- lots of hiking trails and nice visitor center. Many possibilities for hiking from easy to difficult with great views. If you like hiking, you will love Red Rock Canyon. Take water!
<leball99 -at- adelphia.net> - USA - Added 06/21/03 - [68.69.105.***]    645

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 03/03 - Good
This was my 4th visit to Red Rock. The roads can be busy, but the trails rarely are the times I've gone. Very nice state park, lots of trails to take.
<asylum23 -at- earthlink.net> - Rochester Hills MI USA - Added 03/10/03 - [63.184.176***]    532

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 09/02 - Good
If you have a car, this is an excellent place to spend some time away from the glitz & glitter (although we love that part too). It's only about 20" from town & the formations are quite impressive. Nice visitor center. There are some nice trails & even though it was 105 in L.V. it felt a lot cooler walking out there. One of the trails leads to some cliff paintings. No horses but saw some wild burros grazing.
<my1978goldwing -at- yahoo.com> - Spokane WA United States - Added 03/17/03 - [63.227.97.***]    538

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 07/02 - Good
Very nice. Almost in town now! But didn't understand why the visitor center would be closed on a Thursday in July.
<clearspot -at- centurytel.net> - Kendall WI USA - Added 07/27/02 - [209.206.210.***]    300

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Red Rock Canyon             
Month Visited: 07/02 - Good
Finally made it to Red Rock Canyon on our last visit to Las Vegas last July. A nice change of pace. We took the scenic drive, and, although we didn't see any wild horses, we did get very close to some wild burros, who aren't afraid of vehicles at all. For the $5 admission and proximity to the city, a must-see.
<larryrob -at- mb.sympatico.ca> - Winnipeg MB Canada - Added 02/13/03 - [142.161.128***]    491

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 06/02 - Good
Red Rock Canyon is a nice diversion from the Vegas lights and smoke. The Information Center was pleasant and informative like a mini museum. Since my husband and I are classified more as couch potatoes than outdoorsy types, we took the scenic drive and stopped a few times to take pictures and short walks. Hikers and avid outdoorsmen are getting a great bargain with the $5 entry fee. I don't know whether it was the time of day (early afternoon) or time of year (early June) but there was not one living wildlife creature to be seen. I had hoped to see SOMETHING?! But overall we enjoyed it immensely, recommend it highly and would come again in better shape and cooler weather to explore the canyons in greater depth.
<Shermanati -at- aol.com> - USA - Added 06/15/02 - [205.188.192***]    225

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Red Rock Canyon
Month Visited: 04/02 - Good
It's some red colored rocks. You can see the main formation for free from Rt. 159. But to enter the park, and go close up, it's $5.
<paulgani -at- smart.net> - Laurel MD USA - Added 04/18/02 - [205.197.48***]    173

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 12/01 - Good
Amazing views and scenery. Very close to Las Vegas. Take advantage of the various difficulty of hiking available.
<AFBevelacqua -at- theobc.com> - NY USA - Added 10/29/02 - [24.228.74.***]    393

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 00/00 - Good
I loved this. It was really pretty
<MaryRRayner -at- aol.com> - Minden LA USA - Added 06/26/02 - [64.12.105***]    256

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Red Rock Canyon       
Month Visited: 00/00
Red Rock Canyon is a great way to spend a few hours. The contrast to the busy city of Las Vegas is amazing. There are several mountains which are all very unique. Bring some good shoes and you can walk trails up to 11 miles long (oh, and bring water as well). Lots of good camera shots. We saw two herds of wild burrows and some lizards. It's fun to watch the mountain climbers at the different stops. The road is "one way" and it means faster cars can pass you while you enjoy the scenery.

A worthwhile stop for sure!

<kitchenerguy -at- rogers.com> - Kitchener ON Canada - Added 05/03/03 - [24.112.68.***]    577

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