Can anyone recommend some simple but beautiful trails in Red Rock Canyon? I'm going this week to Vegas, and I don't want to do a big hike. I know there are quite a few trails along the scenic route, so if you know exact names that would be great.

thanks!

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Hello, darling~
We have been to Red Rock Canyon many times, a couple of times we took small hikes. I can only direct you to where my favorite walk was, I have no memory of a name..as you pass the look out area where you can sit in the car and watch the people on the rock face, you drive around a U shaped curve, there is a parking area and bathrooms. That is where there is a sign that says it is an easy hike..you can take Granny and the kids. It is beautiful, there were flowering bushes and a small pool and in the distance you could hear a waterfall. We walked that far then back, which took about 45 minutes..have fun!
Do not forget your camera!

thanks so much....Sounds perfect

the hike scarlett is referring to is called lost creek. we enjoyed calico tanks too. here's the web site to the park:

http://www.redrockcanyon.blm.gov/Activities/scenic.asp

when is the best time of day to go? Are there really pretty views at sunrise or sunset? We leave for Vegas tonight, so I'm excited!

we were there at sunset and it was really pretty. i'm sure sunrise is also nice! the change of lighting on the rocks are amazing!

have a great time