One of the red outcroppings at Red Rock Canyon in Colorado Springs, Colorado, shows some of the layers of colorful rock that can be seen throughout the park.

Red Rock Canyon is characterized by a series of canyons and parallel, sandstone ridges, (called “hogbacks”), sculpted by erosion because of the area’s uplifted strata.

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Red Rock Canyon NCA averages 294 days of sunshine per year (211 clear days, 83 partly cloudy days). With an average annual rainfall of 4.13 inches and an average humidity around 29%.

Another western hike: Awe-inspiring hike in Colorado's Red Rock Canyon includes views of canyons, sandstone I opted for the 2-mile loop due to the warm temperature.

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Credit: Getty Images Red Rock Canyon is only a short drive from Las Vegas and offers towering Aztec sandstone cliffs with everything from easy single-pitch sport routes to 2,000-foot trad epics.