Red Rock Canyon hiking tour from Las Vegas: 13-mile scenic loop

The 13-mile scenic loop is drivable, but the real Red Rock Canyon is on foot.

A guided hiking tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area departing from Las Vegas, with a guide leading you through the park's most rewarding trails. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Red Rock Canyon highlights

• Visit Visitor Center exhibits
• Drive 13-mile scenic loop
• Hike popular trails like Calico Hills
• Enjoy panoramic viewpoint views

The experience

Red Rock Canyon sits just west of Las Vegas, and the 13-mile scenic loop that winds through it is famous enough that most visitors drive it once and leave. A guided hike changes that completely. Instead of stopping at pullouts, you walk into the actual canyons, on trails such as Calico Hills with its red sandstone formations, Calico Tanks for panoramic views, Calico Basin where natural springs sit quiet in the desert, or Turtlehead Peak for anyone wanting a summit. The guide knows which trails match your fitness level and which ones have water or shade when the sun gets high.

Hotel pickup from select Las Vegas properties means you don't drive or navigate. The guide handles the route and the timing. Bottled water and snacks come with the hike, and backpacks are available if you need one. The Visitor Center at the park entrance gives you context about the geology and ecosystem before you head into the canyons themselves. You're moving the whole time (this is a hiking tour, not a scenic drive with stops), so the day depends on which trails the guide chooses and how the group's pace settles in.

At checkout you can pick the Red Rock Canyon Hiking Adventure, or Red Rock Hike + Rock Scramble for travelers who want more technical terrain. Both include the same pickup, water and snacks. The scramble option adds sections where you're using your hands to move over rock. Choose the standard hike if you want sustained walking on established trails. Pick the scramble version if you're comfortable with steeper, more exposed terrain and want the guide to lead you through sections that feel more like climbing.

What’s included

• Guided hike led by a live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas properties.
• bottled water and trail snacks.
• access to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and its scenic loop.
• backpacks available upon request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Hiking Adventure to Red Rock Canyon from Las VegasGuide in English · 06:45 and 12:30Pickup is included

Red Rock hike and rock scrambleGuide in English · 06:45 and 12:30Opportunities for rock scrambling, with pickup included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:45 and 12:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (8 to 75 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Love Hikes

Is this one for you?The standard Red Rock Canyon Hiking Adventure suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to walk the actual canyons instead of driving past them, with all logistics handled by the guide and hotel transport included. If you prefer more technical terrain and want sections where you're climbing over rock, the Rock Scramble option adds that challenge to the same tour.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What trails does the Red Rock Canyon hiking tour actually cover?

The guide chooses from trails including Calico Hills, Calico Tanks, Calico Basin, Kraft Mountain Loop, Turtlehead Peak, White Rock Canyon, Ice Box Canyon, Pine Creek Canyon and First Creek Canyon. Which ones you walk depends on your fitness level and the group's pace. The guide matches the day to what works for everyone.

What's the difference between the Red Rock Hike and the Rock Scramble option?

The Red Rock Canyon Hiking Adventure follows established trails at a hiking pace. The Red Rock Hike + Rock Scramble option includes sections where you use your hands to climb over rock formations, making it more technical and exposed. Choose it if you're comfortable with steeper terrain and want a more challenging experience.

Is Red Rock Canyon suitable for someone who's moderately fit but hasn't hiked in years?

The standard Red Rock Canyon Hiking Adventure includes trails for different fitness levels, and the guide adjusts the route to match the group. You'll need at least moderate fitness, since the hike involves sustained walking.

What does the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center show you?

The Visitor Center has educational exhibits and interactive displays about the park's geology, wildlife and the history of the area. It's a starting point before the hike, giving you context about what you're about to walk through.