"Unique geologic features, plants and animals"

Red Rock Canyon | Las Vegas | Nevada | USA | 2010-04

Red Rcok Canyon is located about 15 miles (24 km) west of Las Vegas, and easily seen from the Las Vegas Strip. The area is visited by over 1 million visitors each year. The conservation area showcases a set of large red rock formations: a set of sandstone peaks and walls called the Keystone Thrust. The walls are up to 3,000 feet (910 m) high, making them a popular hiking and rock climbing destination.