Redrock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada 2021

Red Rock is an area inhabited by Native Americans for around 11 to 13 thousand years by various cultures (some unknown to us). Evidence of their occupation in the form of pottery, burn pits, and petroglyphs provide archaeologists the proof of their cultures.

Quick Jumps
Arrival
The Canyon
Summary

Arrival

It's surprisingly close on Highway 159 west of Las Vegas (you can see it from The Strip). Make a reservation these days, numbers allowed are limited.

The Canyon

As you get into the canyon and past the Visitors' Center, it becomes pretty obvious why it's called Redrock Canyon. Stunning high-iron content sandstone that rusted over millions of years create stark contrasts between strata levels. Mesmerizing. Striking features of the cliffs, walls, and canyons make you feel like you're a thousand miles from anywhere. On one of the many, many trails is a way to see some of the ancient petrogylphs on the rocks.

Summary

15 minutes from Vegas, Redrock Canyon feels like pure isolation and backcountry with barely a modern element to be seen, really an awesome wilderness.

Supposedly also populated by wild horses and burros, I didn't see any of those. I did see cacti. That doesn't really count though.

Climbing and hiking for those of all skill levels, but you need to be prepared. This is a place you can die on a 2 hour hike in the summer if you haven't brought the correct supplies with you.

A great escape from the city and all that is "Vegas" if you know what I mean. I rather enjoyed this quite a bit.

Comments

- 2021-04-15
Very cool Rob! Dan


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