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Five Prettiest Trails at Red Rock Canyon

Explore Turtlehead Peak, Moenkopi Loop, Calico Hills and more. Red Rock Canyon offers trails for all skill levels near Las Vegas.

Five Prettiest Trails at Red Rock Canyon

1. Turtlehead Peak Trail

Aerial view from a high ridge over red and tan sandstone outcrops, desert valleys, and hazy mountains under a clear blue sky.

For those of you who aren’t afraid of a challenge, then the five-mile Turtlehead Peak Trail would be your best bet! It features about 2000 feet of elevation, as well as some scrambling over rocks and exposed ledges, all of which make for a thrilling and heart-pumping climb to one of the best views in Las Vegas. Take note, though, that only experienced and skilled hikers should take this trail on. 

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