a public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management

NATIONAL cONservATION AreA

What’s Inside[2] Non-profitPartners,RockClimbing,

Passes

[3] HikeTrailDescriptions,HikeRatings

[4]HikingMap,AdditionalInformation,Hours

If you are looking for more information, please stop by the visitor center to view exhibits, pick up more handouts and talk with staff

about how you can make your visit more special. Once you get home, take a peek at our website – www.blm.gov/site-page/rrcnca.

Red Rock CanyonKEYSTONE VISITOR GUIDE

Red Rock by Car

WelcometoRedRockCanyonNationalConservationArea!Whetheryouarehiking,rockclimbingorjustenjoyingthesceneryalongtheScenic Drive, Red Rock Canyon has some of the best sights andexperiences the Mojave Desert has to offer. The 13-mile ScenicDrive offers several overlooks, parking areas and picnic areas toenjoy.Planyourroutecarefully,asthescenicdriveisaone-wayonlyroadway.Ifyoumissyourintendedstop,don’tworry–youramenityfeeisgoodforthefulldayandyouarewelcometore-enteratthefeebooth.

PleASeReMeMbeR:• Maximumspeedlimitis35mph–Pleaseregardallpostedsigns.• Sharetheroad–Helpkeepyouandyourfellowmotorists,bicy-

clists,runnersandwildlifesafe.• Onlyparkindesignatedlots–Ifalotisfull,pleasedonotparkoff

theroadoratopvegetationasmanyplantscantakedecadestoregrowiftheycomebackatall.

• Havefun,besafeandenjoyyourdrive!

IT’s NOT cALLed The sceNIc drIve fOr NOThINg...

Photo: RedRockCanyonNCAby Bureau of Land Management

Photo:Indigobush(Psorothamnusfremontii)by Kate Sorom

Desert Safety Tips

let friends or family members know where you are going andwhat time you expect to be back. Don’t rely on cell phonesduring your visit as coverage in the area can be unreliable ornon-existent,especiallywithincanyons.leaveyourvaluablesathome. Ifyou leaveyourcar, takeyourpurseorbackpackwithyou and lock your doors. Never leave valuables in plain sightwheretheymaytemptsomeonetobreakintoyourvehicle.deserT dweLLersWatch where you put your hands and feet. Rattlesnakes,scorpionsorvenomousspidersmaybeshelteredbehindbouldersorunderrocksandshrubs.Donottouch,collect,feedorharasstheseanimals.wATerDrinkatleastonegallon(fourliters)perdayifyouarehiking,theday is hot or the trail is exposed to direct sunlight. Carryat least one gallon of extra water per person in your vehicle.bottled water is available for purchase at the visitor center.This is the only location where drinking water is available atRedRockCanyon.heATTemperatures in Red Rock Canyon can average more than100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. The bestprotectionagainstheatisdrinkingplentyofwaterandlimitingexposure to the sun. If you feel dizzy, nauseous or get a

headache, immediately get out of the sun and drink plenty ofwater.Dampenyourclothingtoloweryourbodytemperature.PrOTecTIve geArForhiking,selectshoesthatwillprovideacomfortablefit,anklestabilityandprotectionagainstcactusspines.Wearclothesthatprovideprotectionagainstthesun(i.e.hats,loose,lightweightlongsleevesandpants,etc.)andapplysunscreen.fLAsh fLOOdsFlashfloodingisagreaterriskatRedRockCanyonduetothesmooth porous sandstone – even a relatively small amount ofraincanresultinaflashflood.Ifitbeginstorainheavily,steerclearofcanyonsandravinesandseeksafetyonhighergroundtowaitouttherain.Donotdriveorcrossoverfloodedroadways.LIghTNINglightning storms frequently occur in the afternoon during thesummer months. To prevent lightning from striking you, avoidhighplacesandseekcover inbuildingsor invehicleswiththewindowsrolledup.Ifcaughtoutdoors,crouchdownonbothfeetwith your arms wrapped around your knees and wait out thestorm.sTeeP cLIffsFallsfromcliffshaveresulted indeath.loosesandorpebblesonstoneareslippery.Never throwrocks; theremaybehikersbelowyou.

seArch ANd rescue INcIdeNTs Are AN uNfOrTuNATe buT reguLAr Occur-reNce IN red rOck cANyON NATIONAL cONservATION AreA. The MOjAve deserT Is AN exTreMe eNvIrONMeNT subjecT TO INTeNse heAT IN The suMMer, ANd very cOLd TeMPerATures IN The wINTer esPecIALLy durINg wINdy cONdITIONs Or AT hIgher ALTITudes. yOur sAfeTy Is yOur resPONsIbILITy. PLeAse reAd The IMPOrTANT sAfeTy TIPs beLOw:

R e d R o c k C a n y o nPhoto:TheClimbby Christine Rasmussen

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�lateexitpermits (le)provideanadditional twohoursofclimbingtimeafterthenormalclosureofthescenicdrive.Thesepermitsareformulti-pitchroutesandareonlyavailableforthefollowingareas:AngelFoodWall,IceboxCanyon,JuniperCanyon,PineCreekCanyonandOakCreekCanyon.

�Overnightpermits(ON)areonlyavailableforroutesonthefollowingwalls:Mt.Wilson(1-2nights),levitationWall (1 night), Rainbow Wall (1-2 nights), buffaloWall (1-3nights),HiddenWall (1-3nights) andbridgeMountain (1 night). Camping is not permitted at thebaseofanyroute.

Rock Climbing at Red Rock

Therearetwowildernessareasintheconservationarea:RainbowMountain Wilderness and la Madre Mountain Wilderness. Allof the major canyons in Red Rock Canyon are in the RainbowMountain Wilderness and all of the climbing routes located onWhiteRockMountain andmany crags nearKraftMountain arewithin the la Madre Mountain Wilderness. New, bolted, fixedanchors and/or protection bolts cannot be installed anywherewithintheNationalConservationArea.

rAIN, rAIN gO AwAy Sandstone becomes extremely brittle when wet and climbingwet sandstone poses an increased risk to climbers fromdangerous breakoffs and injury resulting from rockfalls. It isbestpracticetowait24-48hoursafterrainbeforeclimbing,sothatthesandstonecanthoroughlydry.Ifrainisforecastedforyourtrip,considerthelimestonesportcragsthatarelocatedinRedRockorotherclimbingsitesaroundlasVegas.

TO ObTAIN A lATe exIT OR OVeRNIgHT PeRMIT, CAll[702]515-5050. Youmay call up to sevendays in advance oraslateasthedayofyourclimb.Ifyourmessageisnotclear,youwillnot receiveapermitandyoumay receiveacitation.Same-daypermitsarenotissuedafter4:30p.m.Foryoursafetyandtoreceive a permit, the following information must be included inyourmessage:

�� Name�aNd�telephoNe�Number�� type�of�permit,�le�or�oN,�aNd�climbiNg�date(s)�� Vehicle�plate�Number�aNd�state�� Vehicle�descriptioN�� climbiNg�route/wall�aNd�where�you�will�park�� emergeNcy�coNtact�Name�aNd�phoNe�Number

wITh MOre ThAN 2,000 cLIMbINg rOuTes, red rOck cANyON NATIONAL cONservATION AreA Is ONe Of The TOP fIve cLIMbINg desTINATIONs IN The uNITed sTATes.

Passes

Climbing Permits

� dAILy PAss: $7 Daily passes for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are valid for the entire day,

toincludere-admittancetotheScenicloopDrive.� red rOck ANNuAL PAss: $30 YearlypassforRedRockCanyonNationalConservationArea.Doesnotincludeovernightstays

inthedevelopedcampground.� AMerIcA The beAuTIfuL ANNuAL PAss: $80 TheAmericathebeautifulpassisaninteragencypassthatwillbehonoredbytheNational

ParkService,U.S.ForestService,U.S.FishandWildlifeService,bureauoflandManagementandbureauofReclamation.Doesnotincludestaysinthedevelopedcampground

� AMerIcA The beAuTIfuL seNIOr PAss: PriceofSeniorPassgoingto$80,buyitnowfor$10 lifetimepassforU.S.citizenswhoare62andoldertonationalparks,U.S.FishandWildlifeServiceNationalWildlifeRefuges,U.S.Forest

Service,bureauofReclamationandbureauoflandManagementsites.Passprovides50percentdiscountoncampgroundfees.� AMerIcA The beAuTIfuL Access PAss: free lifetimepassforU.S.citizenswithapermanentdisabilitytonationalparks,U.S.FishandWildlifeServiceNationalWildlifeRefuges,U.S.

ForestService,bureauofReclamationandbureauoflandManagementsites.Passprovides50percentdiscountoncampgroundfees.� AMerIcA The beAuTIfuL MILITAry ANNuAL PAss: free Yearlypassavailable foractivedutymilitaryandtheirdependentsthatwillbehonoredby thebureauoflandManagement,NationalPark

Service,U.S.ForestService,U.S.FishandWildlifeServiceandbureauofReclamation.Doesnotincludestaysinthedevelopedcampground.� every kId IN A PArk! ANNuAL PAss: free 4thgradersandtheirguestsreceivefreeaccesstofederallandsandwatersforoneyear.Visitwww.everyKidInAPark.govtocompleteanonline

activity,anddownloadapersonalizedpapervoucher.Thepapervoucheralsocanbeexchangedforamoredurable,InteragencyAnnual4thgradePassatcertainfederallandsorwaterssites.

chArITAbLe LIceNse PLATe Ifyou’reaNevadaresident,youcanshowyou support the programs and servicesoffered at the National ConservationAreabypurchasingtheRedRockCanyonlicenseplate.FriendsofRedRockCanyon,avolunteer501 (c)(3)organization,receives$25thefirstyearwhenyoupurchaseyourplateand$20when you renew. This tax-deductible donation helps fund graffitiremoval,trailsmaintenance,educationalfieldtripsandmore.The process is easy: go to the nearest Nevada Department ofMotorVehicleswithyourregistration,photoIDandyouroldlicenseplate.Thechargetoswitchtothenewplateis$61withaone-timeprocessingfeeof$5.Yournormalrenewaldatewillstaythesamewithplaterenewalscosting$30.

shOP fOr red rOck Whileyouarevisiting,besure tostop in tothegiftshoplocatedwithinthevisitorcenter.Your purchase supports a wide variety ofprogramsatRedRockCanyon.100%of theproceeds from your tax-free purchase helpsupport activities like free guided hikes,school field trips, maintenance of exhibitsandsignage,communityoutreachandmuchmore.Weappreciateyourvisit!ThegiftshopatRedRockCanyonisoperatedbySouthernNevadaConservancy,a501(c)(3)non-profitpartnerofRedRockCanyon.

Non-profit Partners

PLeAse NOTe:certain�types�of�activities�are�prohibited,�such�as�target�shooting.

many�activities�require�a�permit.�these�activities�include,�but�are�not�limited�to:�overnight�or�late�night�exits;�providing�commercial�services,�sponsoring�commercial�and�noncommercial�guided�tours,�and�commercial�filming.�call�[702]�515-5350�for�more�info.

K e y s t o n e V i s i t o r ’ s G u i d e

Hiking Trail Descriptionstrail name level of difficulty and gain approximate round-trip time and distance

easy: minimal�uphill�sections�and�some�uneven�terrain.

HIKING RATINGS - Ratings are based on the general ability of a person who hikes frequently. Your ability may differ from the ratings standard used at Red Rock Canyon. Difficulty may also be affected by weather, the condition and steepness of the trail, having enough water and your physical condition on a given day, among other things.

strenuous: generally,�lots�of�uphill�sections�(and�later�downhill);�possibly�more�than�1,000�feet�of�elevation�gain;�double�digit�mileage�and/or�difficult�terrain�and�rock�scrambling.

moderate: uphill�sections�include�up�to�500�feet�of�elevation�gain;�single�digit�mileage;�uneven�terrain�and�some�rock�scrambling.

Photo:bighornsheep(ovis�canadensis�nelsoni)by Gregory Mclemor

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1.Moenkopi easy300ft[90m] 1.5hours•2mi[3.2km]This trail starts to the west of the visitor center near the picnic area. It offers panoramic views of the Calico Hills, the Spring Mountains and La Madre Mountains.2.CalicoHills easy-Moderate400ft[120m] 1.5-3.5hours•2-6mi[3.2-9.6km]This trail can be accessed by parking at either Calico I, Calico II, the visitor center or Sandstone Quarry. This trail offers access to sport climbing areas and the best close-up views of the Calico Hills.3.CalicoTanks Moderate450ft[140m] 2hours•2.5mi[4km]This trail starts at the Sandstone Quarry parking lot. It winds through a wash and there may be seasonal water present in a natural tank [tinaja] at the end.4.TurtleheadPeak Strenuous2,000ft[600m] 3.5-4.5hours•5mi[8km]Beginning at the Sandstone Quarry parking lot, follow the trail across the wash and through the sandstone rock formations and up the gulch toward a prominent rock formation at the saddle. Once you are above the rock formation, the trail splits, forming a loop that takes you to the summit and brings you back to the rock formation.5.KeystoneThrust Moderate400ft[120m] 1.5hours•2.2mi[3.5km]This trail is accessed from the upper White Rock parking lot. It takes you to the most significant geologic feature of Red Rock Canyon - the Keystone Thrust.6.WhiteRock-WillowSpring easy-Moderate200ft[60m] 2.5hours•4.4mi[7km]This trail starts at either the upper White Rock parking lot or at the Willow Spring Picnic Area. Watch for wildlife that rely on these year-round springs.7.grandCircleloop Moderate-Strenuous1,095ft[334m] 5-6hours•11.3mi[18.2km]The Grand Circle Loop trail is a combination of trails that will take you from one point and bring you back to that point. You may start this trail from five different points, but we recommend you start it from the visitor center. See the Information Desk for a detailed description.8.WhiteRock/laMadreSpringloop Strenuous890ft[270m] 3.5hours•6mi[9.6km]This trail can be started at three places: the upper White Rock parking lot, the Lost Creek Trail parking lot or Willow Spring Picnic Area. The north side of White Rock is one of the best areas for viewing bighorn sheep. You can connect to the La Madre Spring Trail to see a year-round spring.9.WillowSpringloop easy-Moderate200ft[60m] 1.25hours•1.5[2.4km]This trail can be started at either the Willow Spring Picnic Area or Lost Creek Trail parking lot. The trail passes several pictograph and agave roasting pit sites.10.laMadreSpring Moderate400ft[120m] 2hours•3.3mi[5.2km]This trail starts at the Willow Spring Picnic Area. The first segment involves walking up part of the 4x4 Rocky Gap Road. These springs are a good place to watch for wildlife, including desert bighorn sheep.11.PetroglyphWallTrail easy26ft[7.9m] 30minutes•.15mi[.24km]The trail starts across from the Willow Spring picnic area near the Juniper fence turn around. The Petroglyph Wall is across the wash adjacent to a large Juniper tree.12.NorthPeak Strenuous2,442ft[744m] 5hours•10mi[16km]Starting at the Willow Spring parking lot, proceed up Rocky Gap Road to the summit and take the Bridge Mountain Trail to the North Peak junction 1.10 miles. When you get to the summit, enjoy the view and then follow your tracks back down to Willow Spring.13.bridgeMountain Strenuous2,412ft[744m] 6-7hours•14mi[22.5km]The trail begins at the Willow Spring parking lot; from there proceed up Rocky Gap Road to the summit and take the Bridge Mountain Trail to Bridge Mountain. There is a class four rock scramble that must be traversed to get to the peak. See the Information Desk for a detailed description.14.lostCreek-Children’sDiscovery easy-Moderate200ft[60m] 55minutes•0.75mi[1.2km]This moderately easy trail is a wonderful place to explore because of the variety of plant life and a number of cultural sites. Depending on the season, there may be a waterfall [based on recent rain or snow pack.] Also look for a pictograph and an agave roasting pit site. [Combination rocky, uneven terrain and boardwalk trail.]15.SMYC Moderate300ft[90m] 2hours•2.2mi[3.5km]This trail can be accessed from either the Lost Creek or Ice Box Canyon trails. It follows the terrain at the base of the escarpment and connects the two trails.16.IceboxCanyon Strenuous300ft[90m] 2hours•2.6mi[4.1km]The parking lot for this trail is at mile 8 on the 13-Mile Scenic Drive. This trail crosses open desert then enters the canyon. To access the canyon requires some tricky boulder hopping all the way to the back where you may find a waterfall based on recent rain or snow pack.17.Dale’s Moderate300ft[90m] 2.5hours•4.4mi[7km]This trail can be accessed from either the Ice Box Canyon or Pine Creek Canyon trails. It follows the terrain at the base of the escarpment and connects the two trails.18.PineCreekCanyon easy-Moderate300ft[90m] 2hours•3mi[4.8km]This trail takes you across the open desert, past an old homestead site and into the meadow. A one mile loop will bring you back to the homestead. From there, follow the trail for one mile back to the parking lot.19.Fireecology easy200ft[60m] 55minutes•0.75mi[1.2km]This trail branches off the Pine Creek Canyon Trail. It is a short, figure eight trail that goes through a stand of Ponderosa Pine where a prescribed fire took place.20.Arnight Moderate300ft[90m] 1.5hours•2.4mi[3.8km]This trail can be started at the Oak Creek Canyon parking lot or by hiking the Pine Creek Canyon Trail. It connects the Oak Creek parking lot with the end loop of the Pine Creek Canyon Trail.21.Knoll Moderate300ft[90m] 2.5hours•3.5mi[5.6km]The shortest and easiest way to access this trail is by taking the Oak Creek Canyon Trail. This trail links the upper section of the Arnight Trail with the Oak Creek Canyon Trail, following the base of the escarpment.22.OakCreekCanyon easy-Moderate200ft[60m] 1.5hours•2mi[3.2km]From the Scenic Loop Drive, turn onto the dirt road leading to the Oak Creek parking lot and start the trail from there. The Oak Creek trail heads through open desert and is a good wildflower viewing site during the spring.23.OakCreekCutoff easy187ft[57m] 3hour•4mi[6.4km]From the trail head off SR-159 at mile marker 8; walk through the opening in the fence and follow the trail across the open desert toward the escarpment and the juncture of the Oak Creek Trail.24.SouthOakCreek easy331ft[101m] 3.5hour•5mi[8km]From Old Oak Creek trail head located off SR-159, walk down the old campground road to the trail head sign. Proceed through the tree line and into the open desert. The trail loops around Potato Knoll and returns to the trail head in approximately five miles.25.FirstCreekCanyon easy-Moderate300ft[90m] 2hours•3mi[4.8km]This trailhead is on SR-159 [W. Charleston Blvd.] 2.6 miles [4.1 km] southwest of the exit to the 13-Mile Scenic Drive. The trail leads to the mouth of the canyon. Seasonal streams may be seen flowing through the trees from the trail.26.Kraftboulders easy50ft[15.2m] 1hour•1.5mi[2.4km]From Ash Spring to Kraft Rocks the trail crosses a ravine and the rocks are visible.

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Red Rock Canyon Contact Informationwww.blm.gov/site-page/rrcnca

emergencyorFire[702] 293-8932 or 911blMSouthernNevadaDistrictOffice[702] 515-5000RedRock/SloanAdminOffice[702] 515-5350ClimbingPermits[702] 515-5050gift&bookStore[702] 515-5379FriendsofRedRockCanyon[702] 515-5360friendsofredrockcanyon.orgSouthernNevadaConservancyHikes[702] 515-5367redrockcanyonlv.org

blM/NV/lV/gI/12-15+1800

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� visitor center 8a.m.to4:30p.m.� 13-mile scenic drive, red rock overlook on state route 159 and red spring NOVeMbeR-FebRUARY 6a.m.to5p.m. MARCH 6a.m.to7p.m. APRIl-SePTeMbeR 6a.m.to8p.m. OCTObeR 6a.m.to7p.m.

the�campground�is�open�seasonally�labor�day�–�memorial�day�and�is�accessible�24�hours�a�day.�individual�and�rV/group�campsites�are�available�on�a�first�come,�first�serve�basis.�there�are�no�day-use�sites.�for�more�information�visit�recreation.gov.

Additional Information

Red Rock Campground