Red Rock Canyon
Just 20 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area covers over 197,000 acres of de-sert beauty. 250 million years ago, tectonic movement forced these rocks from their formation beds in the ocean out into open air. The salt and gypsum in the rock literally rusted with contact with the oxygen, thus giving it its red hue.
Red Rock Canyon provides many activities for its visi-tors, including: hiking, biking, rock scrambling, rock climbing, horseback riding and camping. Remember, however, to preserve the area of Red Rock, ATV’s and other motored recreational vehicles are prohibited.
Red Rock Canyon
