Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

The Red Rock Canyon is located about 27 km west of Las Vegas, in the middle of the high desert of Nevada (USA). It owes its name to the Paleozoic Kaibab limestone, the colorful, dating from the Triassic Moenkopi formations, Shinarump and Chinle and the fossilized dunes of the red-white- yellow Aztec sandstone of Middle Jurassic. He came out of a 400 million year old sea bed. In 1990, the area was declared a nature reserve.

Due to the approximately 330 -acre Red Rock Canyon takes a 21 km long toll panoramic road ( Scenic Drive ), which is navigable only as a one-way street and are at the several picnic areas and viewpoints. The Red Rock Canyon is next to the Hoover Dam ( in the southeast of Las Vegas ) and the Valley of Fire ( in the northeast of Las Vegas ) is another popular day trip destination for visitors to Las Vegas from Highway 159 on the northern Strip in around 30 is minutes driving distance.

Amusement Park

When entering the park, every visitor receives the " Red Rock Canyon - Keystone Visitor Guide " added to the extensive information about the flora and fauna of the area and furthermore 18 different walking routes are recommended, the length is 2 to 10 km. Incidentally, the Red Rock Canyon is very suitable for riding and climbing. A visitor center at the start of the Scenic Route provides detailed information about the geological origin and history of that canyon and provides information on the best hiking trails.