Calico Tanks Trail – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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United States

Nevada

Clark County

Calico Tanks Trail – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Calico Tanks Trail – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

01:08

3.77km

120m

Hiking

The hike in Red Rock Canyon is the perfect introductory tour on your road trip in the southwest of the USA. On the almost four-kilometer-long, varied route of the Calico Tanks Trail, you will discover the geology, flora and fauna of the desert and will be rewarded with a breathtaking…

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Last updated: December 16, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11 m

Sandstone Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Sandstone Quarry is the third pullout along the Scenic Loop Drive. Several popular hiking trails including Turtlehead Peak and Calico Tanks begin here. Along with panoramic views of the Calico …

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230 m

Calico Tanks Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Calico Tanks trail is one of the most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon for good reason! The unique out-and-back trail weaves you in and out of the towering …

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1.50 km

Calico Tank

Highlight • Lake

The Calico Tank is one of the largest collecting "tanks" or watering holes Red Rock. Although it is not full year-round, it is an incredibly important water source for wildlife. …

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1.61 km

Calico Tanks Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a short scramble up from the tank itself, the top of the Calico Tanks Trail offers amazing views overlooking Calico Hills and the Las Vegas valley. From this vantage …

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3.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 5 October

29°C

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Comments

October 9, 2024,Calico Tanks Trail – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Hike in Red Rock Canyon. Well-signposted hiking trail to the Calico Tanks. You have to use your hands at times. Once you reach the top, you have a wonderful view all the way to Las Vegas. Reservations required for entry to the park! Don't forget water and there is no internet connection for most of the time.

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May 24, 2024

The hike in Red Rock Canyon is the perfect introductory tour on your road trip in the southwest of the USA. On the almost four-kilometer-long, varied route of the Calico Tanks Trail, you will discover the geology, flora and fauna of the desert and will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Las

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