Fun, easy hike at Oak Creek Trail! Beautiful red rock scenery and we even saw some wild burros along the way. Great for families or anyone looking for a easy, relaxing outdoor adventure. read more

Oak Creek Canyon - Hiking Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Free hiking trails pass/North of Red Rocks Canyon's fee booth station. Middle Oak Creek Trailhead during the winter and after 2pm was a great time. There was no sun/gloomy during our desert stroll in, but almost all canyon shade returning back on the loop. The creek/stream was the highlight. This trail seems great for bouldering, and long strolling... Nothing too elevated or dropped like other trails. The Red Rocks Canyon in the background was beautiful. From the free parking lot to the trail, we turned right but apparently you can go left instead to loop back around too. Apparently it says 1.5hour one way, but it was 4.9miles for us? It took us 2 hours. We followed the All Trails App which was reliable...so unsure how it was 4.9 miles vs 3 miles. AllTrails App is supposedly reliable. There are many opportunities to get lost, and take off trail strolls that'll definitely get you lost. You'll even need to cross a small creek/stream at some point. Wear waterproof shoes or just hiking boots with a grip to jump over rocks. It's only a small area. We're not big hikers. And have only done the popular calico tank trail, which was a climb up the canyon to get a small glimpse of the strip. I would not want to hike this trail in any hotter weather. I'm not a fan of sizzling in the sun, with low humidity and certain scenery. read more

Red Rock has always been my go-to spot for hikes in Vegas! Love the beautiful views and multiple trails throughout the canyon. They have trails ranging from 1-15+ miles so no matter your skill level, there's a hike you'll enjoy. Oak Creek Canyon was chill. Even though my friends & I got a little lost with no phone service, it was fairly easy to make our way back to the parking lot. Definitely do some research or look at the trail map at the beginning to get an idea of where you're going but this was a good one! Gotta love the Fall vibes! read more

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In A Nutshell: -Oak Creek Canyon may look like nothing to passersby, but this area along Red Rock Canyon Road (Highway 159) is a really good hiking trail. -It's good b/c it traverses a wide variety of terrain. -From open cholla cactus plains, to rocky rounded rocks, to the semi-dry creek bed that wanders through a tiny forest made of juniper & pine trees, you will experience a lot in just 4 miles. -If you are really lucky, you will stumble across the many wild donkeys that call this area home. Overall, during the spring this area is nice to hike day & night, but in the summer, I recommend starting early at sunrise. read more

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By far one of my favorite hikes in Red rock. It's a moderate hike with very little elevation gain/decline so don't worry about it. You can get a little lost if you wander off the path to explore like I tend to do. I would recommend going down into the actual creek cuz it's beautiful and fun! I went in end of September which was still surprisingly beautiful in the low 90s. I plan on coming back here in the winter and definitely in the spring after some nice rain. It's a great hike to take friends, dates, or out of towner's. Oh but please don't leave your damn trash here as some people are freaking a holes. read more

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Spent a beautiful fall day hiking here- with access inside Red Rock or outside (park in the lot past the Scenic Loop exit), which is helpful for those busier days at the park. There are a few different turnoffs here, which can make navigation a bit tricky, as well as areas where the trail forks for different options. Look up a map beforehand online as a guide. We started from the "middle creek" route. Trail was mostly easy to follow til we reached a large ridge and needed to backtrack. We made it most of the way to the end but not all the way to the creek. Took a different trail back and got turned around, went off trail (never a good idea, got all scratched up)- so maybe taking the RR route is a better option, YMMV (literally). Not sure I'd do this one again, but the trail leads you to some great rock climbing areas. read more

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Great flat trail with gorgeous scenery. This is the last trail on the Red Rock scenic drive before you actually leave the park so watch for the trailhead! Beautiful scenery and lots of local flora and fauna to see. I'll definitely be back to explore more! read more

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Me and my hiking buddy entered this trail from the middle and we had gotten confused a few times because there were many paths to take. We eventually started to follow some hikers since we weren't getting anywhere near the creek. I liked this trail as it was bear water which is what I like. We walked so mUch that we eventually met up to another trail, Knoll trail and walked that a bit too. This trail wasn't heavily filled with traffic. It was a nice amount of people to feel a bit secure with and not having to constantly move to the side to make space for people. It took us about two hours to get in and out. It's mainly flat with a couple of declines and inclines. Great for families or beginners. read more

Located past the exit of the Red Rock Loop on SR 159, Oak Creek is a scenic trail that's easy to access and involves no fee to enjoy. If you're looking to enjoy the Great Outdoors and add some cardio into your day, this beats the dreadmill hands down. It's not strenuous at all as the trail is mostly flat, but a rocky one, so watch your step. You have great views of Red Rock as well as encounter cholla, Joshua trees, Yucca, and more rocks. The creek was flowing well when I went with Debbie N. this past weekend and that sound of running water is so relaxing. You can basically follow the trail as far as your legs and stamina will take you. Great choice for people of all ages and easy to navigate. read more

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The desert being desolate is a myth. Hiking on the Oak Creek Canyon Trail shatters the myth. The Oak Creek Canyon Trail is the intersection of a desert and green landscape. It is a landscape that I spent hours hiking on a couple weeks previous. The Oak Creek Canyon Trail is in reality a trail system southwest of State Route 159 and the 13 Mile Scenic Drive exit in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. There are two trailheads into the canyon. Trailhead 1 is the Oak Creek Canyon Cutoff Trail off State Route 159 just south of the 13 Mile Scenic Drive exit and at Mile Marker 8. Trailhead 2 is inside the Fee area at the point where the 13 Mile Scenic Drive is approaching the end. The last turnoff will be a short dirt road to the Oak Creek Canyon Trail parking lot. The landmarks for both parking areas are Mount Wilson and Rainbow Mountain. To me choosing the one of the two trailheads to hike was not up for question. Instead of paying $7 to enter the Fee area then drive 13 miles, it was easier on me and my wallet to park the car at the State Route 159 pullout. The trailhead was nothing spectacular. It was just a gate to pass through the fence that keeps burros off State Route 159. Standing in the distance ahead was something spectacular. It was Mount Wilson to the distant left and Rainbow Mountain to the distant right. Between the two mountains is Oak Creek Canyon. The trail travels west toward the canyon. On the trail proper, it is a desert carper of blackbrush, Mojave yucca (look like baby palm trees), and sparse Joshua Trees. If you hiked on the First Creek Trail and Potato Knolls, which are two hikes off State Route 159 between Spring Mountain Ranch and Red Rock Canyon Fee Area; the hike is similar. It starts off in a desert that leads to greenery near the mountains ahead. The trail surface changes from rocky to sandy. The topography of the desert segment is gentle. This is burro country. If only I saw any, I could of shared the pictures on Yelp. With each step on the trail, Mount Wilson is getting closer on the left and Rainbow Mountain is getting bigger ahead. Approximately 1&1/2 miles into the hike, there is a junction with the Scenic Drive bound trail. This is a signed intersection. I would do this moderate hike on the way back. This is the intersection where the desert carpet changes to a green carpet. On the left is what looks like a beehive with trees towering over a lush wash. As the trail gains elevation it also serves as an overlook to the green wash below in the shadow of Mount Wilson. This lays to rest the myth that the desert is desolate. And this is where the trail proper is headed. If Yelp had a sound feature, I'd incorporate a soundtrack of a gentle wind blowing against trees that echos in a wash. My ears also led me to the wash. With a commanding vista of Oak Creek Canyon ahead, the trail travels downhill on a curve bringing it to the left toward the wash. This is where the hiker could continue into the canyon. With the trail proper decreasing in elevation, it makes another sharp turn into a forest of desert willow, pinyon pine, and scrub live oak. A serious hazard is ducking under the branches. The forest will open up into a wash. This is the end of the trail proper. To me hiking is an activity that is also spiritual. Stopping, listening, and corraborating seated on a shaded boulder with a gentle wind blowing against me (in the summer), I relished being in a nature painting looking at Mount Wilson. For me this is a special spot because Mount Wilson is the landmark of the Potato Knolls Hike, the first UYE I attended. I would spend some time at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon. This is a moderate to strenuous hike where it is judgement in place of a trail that leads the hiker turned scrambler. From my experience here, I was scrambling on boulders. From what I saw, this would be a hike/scramble I would be up to in the cooler months. Walking back, I deviated from the direct route to do a loop toward the 13 Mile Scenic Drive trailhead. I recommend this if you have time and preferably hiking boots. It is not a myth that hydration is essential to survive hiking in the summer. Without water, I would of had a 1* experience. Before the hike I froze five bottles of water overnight. On the hike I wore them in my knapsack. Two hours into the hike it was ice cold water ready to drink. Meanwhile I had drank a Gatorade and water that I purchased from a convenience store. Instead of dehydrating on a baking summer day, I was enjoying ice cold water. If this doesn't work for you, I strongly suggest a camelback. Walking back to the car, I realized that Yelp is more than sharing reviews. It could also be about ending myths through exploring places. The Daniel. S 2013 Yelp 100 Challenge Review 91 read more

I feel like having a cone of rocky road ice cream after this trail. Pretty wide desolate and equally beautiful hike. Very heavy on the ankle bending micro boulders basically throughout. Not until towards the base of the mountain until your feet get a break from this rocky nonsense. Once you get there, there is a smooth winding horse trail that takes you into the canyon. This is the trail system between First Creek and the small trail closest to the end of the scenic route exit. It looks almost abandoned walking past the barbwire entrance at the parking besides the State Route 159. The trailhead marker is either as badly sun damaged as Bin Laden's hair, or possibly it was graffiti painted. You can see the BLM doesn't give much craps about this trail system. Nonetheless it is easily traversible. The thing about it is that the true beauty lies just a bit further. That can be said all along this trail. It really gets better and better the further you go. Just don't forget the rocky road on the way back. So where's the closest Thrifty Ice Cream? Yelp to the rescue! read more

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Oak Creek Canyon (Red Rock Canyon) Oak Creek Canyon is an easy to moderate hike located at Red Rock Canyon. The hike is about a mile one-way. You can access the trail from inside the Red Rock Loop or off SR 159 south of the loop exit. I prefer starting the hike off SR 159. Plus, it's free and you don't have to drive through the loop to get there. The hike towards Oak Creek Canyon is wide open and the trail is very easy to follow. The terrain is mostly packed dirt. As you get closer to the creek, the terrain becomes rocky and there's even a few boulders that you will have to navigate through. The scenery is very calming, especially when there's an abundance of water in the creek. The views include the canyons and Wilson Cliff. Be on the lookout for coyotes. And most importantly, have fun, be safe, and leave no trace. read more

I've hiked this trail and gone for a trail run out there. It's beautiful! You can access the canyon/trail from inside the Red Rock National Conservation Area or from Hwy 159 (if you don't want to pay to get into Red Rock, or the line at the entrance is too long). As is pretty common for a trail in the desert mountains, there isn't much shade. If you go out here in the summer, you'll definitely want to be sure to apply sunscreen. The trail is pretty rocky, so be sure to watch your step - especially if you're not a super confident trail runner/hiker. After a couple miles, you're treated to some gorgeous views, and if you go deep enough, you might be treated to some tiny waterfalls and pools. Check out our videos on YouTube that were shot along this trail: https://youtu.be/Xm5y7H__Tkg https://youtu.be/Z5hZERlqyN8 read more

Oak Creek Canyon - Hiking Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Oak Creek Canyon Trail is a pretty easy hike, but also rocky, so you'll need to watch your step so you don't trip. The first mile is a designated trail however after that isn't, so if you plan on heading into the canyon you'll be doing some scrambling over and around boulders. If scrambling isn't your thing just walk the mile to the mouth of the canyon and then turn around and head back while taking in some nice views and a variety of plant life. There's not much shade, so having water and sunscreen is important. This is a great trail for all ages even my dog enjoyed it. read more

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Great views, but a lot of rocks! About 2mi in you'll see a small creek. I will definitely do it again! read more

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Great hike near Las Vegas. Very definitely worth the trek. Just pass the Red Rocks Park a few miles. Locals fav. read more

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