Overview | Ice Box Canyon | Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada

Adventure Coming Soon: Fall – Spring

Popularity of Ice Box Canyon

Ice Box Canyon is perhaps the most popular hiking area in Red Rock Canyon, based on the number of hikers and the general activity one can see there at just about any time. Why is Ice Box Canyon so popular? 

1. First Deep Canyon: Ice Box Canyon is the first deep Rainbow Mountains canyon on the West side of Red Rock Canyon on the scenic loop.
2. Easy Access: The access to Ice Box Canyon is almost right there at the trailhead parking area.
3. Good First Canyon Immersion: Ice Box Canyon provides a good immersion into the boulders, brush, ledges and creeks characterized by the canyons on the Eastern base of the Rainbow Mountains.
4. Cooler Temperature: As the name suggests, the temperature in the canyon is cooler than other locations in Red Rock Canyon such as the Calico Hills. 
5. You’re Seldom Alone: There are usually other hikers near you, so there is not the experience of isolation you may have in the other Rainbow Mountain canyons.

Trailhead Directions | Ice Box Canyon | Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada

From I-215 in Summerlin at the Red Rock Casino, take Hwy 159 (Red Rock Canyon Road) West toward the mountains. Red Rock Canyon is the 2nd turnoff to the right, about 4 miles after leaving Summerlin. You will need a reservation to enter the area and gain access to the scenic drive. Once on the scenic drive, the Ice Box Canyon parking area is half way around the Scenic Drive Loop just after the Willow Spring turnoff.

Adventure Description | Ice Box Canyon | Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada

Adventure Coming Soon: Fall – Spring