Red Rock Wash Trail,
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Located 13.5 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
6,934 Steps 1  (3.3 mi)
Trails National Conservation Areas Red Rock Canyon Red Rock Wash Trail
Red Rock Wash Trail

Elevation

The Red Rock Wash Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,436 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,785 ft. and an elevation range of 651 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.3 mi3,785 ft4,436 ft651 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs53.1637 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs0.00 ft637 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Red Rock Wash Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Angel Peak, NV
  2. North Topo Map: Grapevine Spring, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tule Springs Lake, NV
  4. West Topo Map: La Madre Spring, NV
  5. Topo Map: La Madre Mountain, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Blue Diamond NE, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mountain Springs, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Blue Diamond, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Blue Diamond SE, NV

FAQ

What is the length of the Red Rock Wash Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) or 6,934 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Red Rock Wash Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 1.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.