• Las Vegas,  Nevada,  North America,  United States

    Red Rock Canyon from Las Vegas: Scenic Drive & Visiting Tips

    The glitz and glam of the Las Vegas Strip is delicious, but sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming. Which is how I found myself looking beyond the Strip for something a little more down to earth. Enter Red Rock Canyon, Nevada! Just a 30-minute drive from Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon feels like another world, surrounded by towering red sandstone formations and spectacular desert scenery. The best part? You don’t have to be a serious hiker to enjoy this stunning landscape! I spent approximately two hours exploring the conservation area, driving the scenic loop, stopping at the visitor center, and squeezing in a few short hikes. It was the…