• Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center - The only way to access the Visitor Center is by entering Red Rock Canyon for the Scenic Drive. Since the loop is one-way, you’ll encounter the Visitor Center at the start of the drive. It features restrooms with running water, a water filling station, an Information Booth with trail maps, a Gift Shop, and outdoor exhibits. Don’t miss the chance to see live desert tortoises.

• Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - The Scenic Drive is the best way to explore Red Rock Canyon, including the Visitor Center. It’s the top method to experience the area. For much of the year, reservations are needed for the Scenic Drive.

• Calico 1 - It’s hard to resist stopping at this first point in the Calico Hills to step onto the vibrant red rock. While you can park and enjoy the breathtaking view and take photos, you might be tempted to hike a portion of this moderate trail. It spans 2 - 6 miles from various start/end points, offering a close-up experience of the stunning rock formations.

• Calico Hills - Stop and admire the view! You’ll want to capture more photos of the Calico Hills from this perspective, noticing various shapes in the intricate rock formations. If you find a parking spot in this small lot, you can hike part of the same Calico Hills trail from here, offering different views of the beautiful red rocks.

• Sandstone Quarry Overlook - The most popular hiking trail in Red Rock Canyon starts here, at the site of an old quarry. You can see cuts in the mountain sandstone, with some slabs still present. Look for rock climbers high up, almost blending in! This stop is popular as it’s the starting point of the Calico Tanks Trail. You might need to circle the parking lot for a spot, but it’s worth it for the stunning views.

• High Point Overlook - Park and enjoy the view from this spot along the Scenic Drive.

• White Rock Trailhead - This is one of the few expansive overlooks of Red Rock Canyon, located at the highest elevation point at 4,771 feet above sea level. Stop, step out, and take in the panoramic view as you turn full-circle to see the surrounding mountain grandeur.

• Willow Spring - A quick turn off the Scenic Drive leads to Willow Spring, a must-see. Two recommended hikes start from this picturesque picnic area surrounded by mountains. The Petroglyph Wall Trail is a short, easy 0.15-mile hike to a cliff with ancient art over 800 years old, taking about 30 minutes round trip. The Willow Springs Loop is another easy trail (1.5 miles round-trip) worth exploring, as bighorn sheep often watch from the mountain ledges above. Keep an eye out for them! You’ll also pass the largest ancient agave roasting pits. If you brought a picnic, enjoy the view while you eat.

• Lost Creek Canyon - Near Willow Spring, enjoy the mountain views and try to spot bighorn sheep on the rocky cliffs. The Children’s Discovery Trail is a popular, easy hike with rocky terrain, a boardwalk, and a hidden seasonal waterfall flowing from December to April. There’s also a variety of desert plant life to see.

• Ice Box Canyon - Ice Box Canyon is popular for birding and advanced hikers. The trailhead here is challenging, but it’s worth stopping in the parking lot to enjoy the scenery and take photos.

• Red Rock Canyon Overlook - This is a peaceful and expansive overlook. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh air and relax, listening to the wind through the mountains and the unique birds, like the western tanager, chirping in the Joshua Trees.

• Pine Creek Canyon - Stop here for views of the open desert and towering canyon walls, along with diverse plant life. Later in the day, this side of the Scenic Drive is silhouetted by the sun behind the mountains. A moderate hike from here leads past an old homestead site into a meadow.

• Oak Creek Canyon - Drive down a short gravel road to reach this spot; regular cars can manage the bumpy road if driven slowly. Mule deer often play in this area and may run past your car! The view is stunning where the canyon cuts into the Red Rock Escarpment, just a short detour off the Scenic Drive.

• Red Rock Canyon Overlook - This is arguably the best overlook in Red Rock Canyon. Walk the paved trail starting at the helipad at the far end of the parking lot. You’ll pass Joshua Trees to benches at the overlook’s tip, seeing most of the giant mountains along the Scenic loop. It’s a great spot for a picnic with a view. Don’t forget to take a selfie with this backdrop!

• Cowboy Trail Rides - Here, you’ll find horses, mules, and the beloved Jackson the Red Rock Burro if he’s not out on a trail ride. The mountain and canyon views are fantastic. It’s worth a quick stop. The Fossil Ridge Trail also starts here, and you might be tempted to book a horseback ride along the canyon paths!

• Red Spring Picnic Area - Another spot to enjoy a picnic with a breathtaking view.

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