Another wonderful surprise on top of Enchanted Rock was the enchanting moon. There were tons of people enjoying the views and taking their best photos of the moon this evening.
Category Archives: Hiking
Enchanted Rock – Sunset
It is best to be at the summit of Enchanted Rock at either sunrise or sunset. Be prepared for some awesome photo opportunities!
Enchanted Rock – Echo Canyon Trail
If you go hiking at Enchanted Rock, I recommend that you hike around to the backside and take the Echo Canyon Trail up to the summit. It is a beautiful path to the top, filled with chirping birds and other wildlife.
Enchanted Rock – Moss Lake
I wasn’t expecting this view when I rounded the corner on the Echo Canyon Trail. Beautiful. 🙂
Enchanted Rock – Trail Map
Today’s mission was to hike some trails and climb up to the top of Enchanted Rock. My plan was to take the Loop Trail to the Scenic Overlook. From there, I would backtrack a little and hike over to the Echo Canyon Trail. Then I would meet up with the Summit Trail and roam around on top of the Rock until the sun went down. It was an awesome day for this hike!
Red Rock Canyon – Calico Tanks Scenic View
From the very top of the Calico Tanks Trail in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area you will enjoy a most awesome overlook with spectacular views of Las Vegas. If you have the time and energy, load up a backpack with a picnic and enjoy your time at the top of the peak.
Red Rock Canyon – Calico Tanks Hike
The Calico Tanks Trail in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a 2.5 mile trail full of beauty. The guide lists this as a trail with a “Moderate” rating, defined as “Uphill sections include up to 1,000 feet of elevation gain; single digit mileage; uneven terrain and some rock scrambling.” The rating board must be crazy, because at times I felt like a full fledged rock climber while working my way to the top. Don’t worry – the trip is worthy of every bit of “rock scrambling” that you must endure. 🙂
Red Rock Canyon – Calico Tanks Trail Map
Today’s mission was the Calico Tanks Trail in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Red Rock Canyon has a 13-mile scenic drive that is peppered with wonderful photo stops and hiking opportunities. It is only about a 25 minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. I had heard that the view from the end of the Calico Tanks Trail was super, so I decided to focus my afternoon and early evening on this special hike.
Guadalupe River State Park – Hiking
I took it easy today, and went for a few of the short hikes in the Guadalupe River State Park. I walked along the river and I went to see the view from the overlook. I will definitely go back again when I can spend more time on the longer hikes in the park.
Guadalupe River State Park – Trail Map
I hiked about in the Guadalupe River State Park this afternoon. The river is very inviting for a swim or paddle if the weather is warm.
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