Current 2024: Between October 1 and May 31, 2024, you need a permit to drive the Scenic Loop from 8 am to 5 pm. Everything you need to know about the permits can be found on the official website of the park.
Entrance fees and opening hours
- 20$/PKW
- Covered by the Anual Pass*
- Daily from 6 am. Depending on the season, the park closes between 5 and 8 pm.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
Our visits: So far 1 visit in May 2013
Red Rock Canyon
Description: Red Rock Canyon was established in 1990 and is managed by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management). The park with its red rocks serves primarily as a recreational area for Las Vegas. It offers, hiking trails, picnic areas numerous opportunities for climbing and horseback riding.
During our visit, we hiked the short Lost Rock Canyon Trail.
Trail length: 0.7mi roundtrip
Altitude difference: 66ft
Time needed: 1 hour
Difficulty level: easy
Our rating: We visited the park in May 2013 and found it quite nice. If you do a southwest tour and know the spectacular national parks, this is perhaps not so impressive, but to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, the park is quite nice and suitable.
