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Las Vegas , Nevada
Tel: 702 515 5350
Concierge.com's insider take:
Those lovely mountains to the west of the Strip are closer than you think and contain wonders that ought to rival the almighty casinos. Just 30 minutes west, Red Rock Canyon boasts 500-million-year-old looming red hills that provide ideal biking, hiking, and driving any time of year. The 13-mile scenic route winds through a hilly terrain spanning 130 square miles chock-full of Native American carvings and friendly wild burros. The star of the scenic drive is a 4,760-foot-high overlook from which visitors can see the entire valley, including, on very clear days, the Strip. Stop at the visitor center for maps and advice on hiking the 30 miles of trails. The outfitter Escape Adventures puts on weekend mountain-biking trips in the park for both novices and those looking for more difficult singletrack (800-596-2953).
Park visitor center open daily 8 am to 4:30 pm.
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