| Approx hike distance (miles): | 5.0 | Area: | Red Rock Canyon, NV |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | N/A | Park Entry Fee: | Per car or National Park Pass |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 2000 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | redrockcanyonlv.org |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | N/A |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Trail Conditions | |||
| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes |
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Possibly |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | Recommended |
Special Instructions:
This hike features sweeping views from a choice Red Rock Canyon peak. It’s not an easy climb but your reward will be one of the best panoramic views of red rock canyon. Turtlehead Peak is the most accessible peaks and is very popular. Bring good shoes/boots, windbreaker, a snack, plenty of water, and I would recommend a hat and hiking poles. There are restrooms at the trailhead and no shade on the hike.
Directions:
Starting at the visitor’s center drive north on the one-way road to the Sandstone Quarry parking lot (third parking lot on your right).
