Calico Hills Overview | Red Rock Canyon, Nevada
The Calico Hills are the Jurassic Era sandstone hills that form the border between the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive area to the West and the Calico and Brownstone Basins to the East. There are many hiking routes around and up to the summit of the Calico Hills. Experience colorful sandstone rock gardens with cacti, desert holly, junipers and pinyon pines. The higher areas have spectacular views. There are exciting adventures for hikers and rock climbers of all experience levels. Click the image or title above for details.
Northern Red Rock Canyon Overview, Nevada
The Northern area of the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Area is located at the base of the La Madre Ridgeline (those tall cliffs above the upper end of the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive). This is a dramatic transition area of terrain and geology! Click the image or title above for detasils.
Eastern Red Rock Canyon Overview, Nevada
Explore Eastern Red Rock Canyon. Here, we refer to Red Rock East as the East side of the BLM Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive including the ridgeline between the scenic drive area and the Calico and Brownstone Basins. More specifically, here Red Rock East refers to the Calico Hills, Turtlehead Peak and its ridgeline to the North. Click the image or title above for details.
Rainbow Mountains Eastern Canyons | Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada
The Rainbow Mountains Eastern Canyons are unique wilderness worlds unto themselves. It’s a magical feeling just to gaze around in the midst of one of these canyons. In addition, the canyons offer challenging routes to the sandstone peaks above. Each canyon presents its own unique fun navigational puzzle. The surrounding cliffs are a world class destination for rock climbers. Click the image or title above for details.
Rainbow Mountains Eastern Baseline Trails | Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada
There’s a great way to experience the beautiful Rainbow Mountains of Nevada without climbing them. Hike the Rainbow Mountains Eastern Baseline Trails. These trails are an easy class 2 walk, yet put you in the sandstone area looking up at the colorful mountains towering above. Click the image or title above for details.
Hollow Rock & South Peaks Loop | Rainbow Mts. Wilderness, Nevada
Summit the Southern two peaks in the Rainbow Mountains Wilderness. This is one of the most complete experiences of each peak. You’ll see each peak from below during the ascent. Then, you’ll see each peak and it’s entire upper ridgeline from across while on the other peak. By the time you’re finished, you’ll know you’ve had an unique,
immersive experience of the Southern tip of the colorful Rainbow Mountains range. Click the image or title above for details.
Calico Tanks from Guardian Angel Pass | Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
This incredible adventure through an isolated sandstone wilderness runs from the summit of Guardian Angel Pass to the Calico Tanks. The route forms a huge loop of the entire length of the Calico Hills in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada beginning and ending at the Red Spring Desert Oasis in the Calico Basin. Click the image or title above for details.
Mt Wilson Summit from Lovell Canyon | Rainbow Mountains, Nevada
The traditional summit route to Mt. Wilson (elevation 7,071ft) is from First Creek Canyon below. But did you know it was also possible to descend to the summit of Mt. Wilson from the Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline above? This entire, fairly isolated back-wilderness route is a class 2-3 walk, though along some steep slopes. The reward is incredible–a famous, prominent summit seen from Las Vegas and beyond! Click the image or title above for more detail.
La Madre Ridgeline Grand Crossing | La Madre Mts. Wilderness & Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada
Navigate from Kyle Canyon Road to the summit of the La Madre Mountains Ridgeline, then descend to the entrance of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada. You’ll experience two unique worlds bordering one spectacular ridgeline during this 25-mile + wilderness adventure. Click the image or title above for details.
Oak Creek Overlook Loop | Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada
The Oak Creek Overlook Loop is one of the most challenging adventures in the Rainbow Mountains. Expect walls of brush, house sized boulders and class 4 slopes. But the rewards are great, the views spectacular and the memories enduring! Click the image or title above for details.