Hiking Around Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
 Hiker at White Rock Spring (view N) |
Overview The White Rock Spring Trail is a short (0.12-mile) trail runs down an old road to a spring with a small cement catch basin. The spring is a good place to find birds and other wildlife, and the short walk provides grand sweeping views of the White Rock Hills and the Red Rock (Wilson) Cliffs. The trail is too short for a destination hike, but it is a good place to take visitors for a short walk in the desert and a good place to watch birds. For visitors driving the Scenic Loop Road, this makes a nice place to stop, stretch your legs, and spend a few minutes walking in the high desert. The access road is, however, a bit rough, so plan to drive slowly, and the trail is a bit steep. When quiet, this is one of my favorite places at Red Rock Canyon, and it proves that a nice hike doesn't have to be long and hard. Presented here are photos of the return because it always looks different on the way down. For a detailed description of the route, including directions, maps, GPS coordinates, and photos, see White Rock Spring Trail. |
 White Rock Spring (view S) |
 Wooden stairs mark the exit from White Rock Spring (view SE) |
 Wooden stairs on the steep parts (view SE) |
 Gravel trail on the less-steep parts (view SE) |
 Another set of wooden stairs (view SE) |
 Junction with White Rock Spring Loop Trail (view SE) |
 At the junction, the trailhead lies uphill (view SE) |
 At the junction, White Rock Loop Trail continues downhill (view SW) |
 Signs at the trail junction (view W) |
 The trail follows a old road up the hill (view E) |
 The trailhead signs come into view (view E) |
 Continuing up the hillside (view E) |
 Nearing the trailhead signs (view E) |
 White Rock Trail approaching the trailhead (view E) |
 White Rock Trail at the trailhead (view E) |
 Returning to the trailhead parking area and toilet (view E) |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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