If you are looking to get off the Las Vegas Strip and head out to find some of the most beautiful spots nature has to offer in Vegas, then check out the Calico Basin Hiking Trail. This is a beautiful area near Red Rock Canyon & located only 25 minutes Northwest of the Las Vegas Strip.
Overall Review
While Red Rock National Park does charge an admission fee, Calico Basin does not currently have any fees, making this one of the best free hiking trails you will find that showcases spectacular red & white sandstone, and gray limestone.
Some of the amenities that you will find here are:
Amenities
- Free Parking
- Fire Grills
- Picnic Tables
- Trash Cans
- Restrooms
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Where It's Located
Just West off of Highway 215 and Charleston Blvd about 10 minutes down the road just before Red Rock Canyon Nation Park you will find the entrance to the Calico Trails.
The entrance is marked clearly and once you’ve entered you will find two large parking lots. I do recommend arriving early when hiking here because parking can fill quickly and it can get hot fast in the late morning.
Fee's & Passes
This is what makes this one of the best hiking spots in Las Vegas. There is no entrance fee to get in here. Just be sure to look for the Calico Basin entrance and not the Red Rock Canyon entrance. You won’t find a gate when entering at Calico.
Hikes & Trails
Some of the coolest trails and hiking you will find this close to Las Vegas are at Calico Basin.
The Mountain & Rock Formations in the Red Rock National Park Area date back more than 500 million years.
*Important Hiking Note: ALWAYS bring water when hiking! Especially in Las Vegas. Also, be sure to keep a sweatshirt packed in your bag, it can get cold quickly when the sun starts to set. And be sure to tell someone where and what trails you intend to hike. You won’t have cell phone service out here.
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Park Hours
Hours may vary seasonally.
- Current Hours – 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Current Weather Conditions
Important Tip: Always check the current weather conditions before going hiking. Weather can change rapidly creating hazardous conditions for hiking trails and rock climbing. Flash floods can occur rapidly in the Las Vegas Valley.
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