Hiking near Las Vegas

Visiting the Groom Lake Entrance for Area 51

Visiting the Groom Lake Entrance for Area 51

If your kids like hunting aliens, or you love Joshua Trees, visit the Area 51 Groom Lake border. Do not pass the Warning Sign - There is a white truck watching you, and if you look to your right, you will see a tower, where you’ve likely been watched since you turned at the black mailbox.

Hiking Red Rock Canyon

Hiking Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon is just a little over 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and has several short and long trail hiking options amongst multi-colored rock walls, canyons, and mountains. Check out my itinerary from March 2021 when I travelled here with my 8 and 12 year sons: Calico Tanks, High Point Overlook ,Petroglyph Wall, Lost Creek Children’s Discovery Trail, and Ice Box Canyon.

Hiking Valley of Fire State Park

Hiking Valley of Fire State Park

To see the majority of Valley of Fire State Park, plan for 4 hikes starting with Seven Wonders (and combining it with White Domes Loop). On your way back down the road, stop at both parking lots for Rainbow Vista and Mouse’s Tank. Lastly, head towards the East Entrance to Elephant Rock.