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.

The best way to travel to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area is by car. Following SR 159, it is just a short 30-minute drive from the city. A one-day pass for cars costs $20, and an annual pass is ...

Regular Red Rock Canyon visitors like Wally Hanson notice the difference, too. "We love to come out here. We come out here about once a month," Hanson said.

Escape Adventures, a Las Vegas-based nature touring company that’s best known for hosting guided mountain biking and hiking trips through Red Rock Canyon, has taken an estimated 100,000 people ...