Calico Tanks Trail
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Calico Tanks Trail

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(450 reviews)Excellent

About

Calico Tanks Trail offers a unique outdoor rock-climbing and hiking experience within Red Rock Canyon, featuring natural rock formations with mixed colors and textures that provide varied terrain. The trail is well-marked and begins at a parking lot with restroom facilities, making it accessible for visitors. It presents a blend of gravel paths, sandy sections, and rocky scrambles that challenge balance and footing, appealing to both gym enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers seeking a physically engaging environment.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Reviewers consistently praise the trail as fun, beautiful, and epic, highlighting the incredible rock textures and mixed colors. They note it offers a moderate challenge with rock scrambles and step elevations that require careful footing and grip, but remains accessible even for beginners when taken slowly. Specific compliments include the well-marked path, killer views of the Las Vegas strip, and suitability for group outings. Concerns are minimal, mainly mentioning slippery sand on rocks and the need for proper shoes and excess water, with some noting the trail can be more tiring than expected due to balance demands.

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Roya Zahed

3 weeks ago

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Epic. The massive rocks, their textures, and mixed colors are incredible. A bit challenging in spots with scrambles and some ledges but less in a “this is hard, you can’t do this” way and more in a “this will be fun and I should move a bit slower” way. I went with a group of gals, some who had never hiked before, and it was a-okay. Sand on the rocks can be a bit slippery so bring shoes with grip.

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Marshal Turner

3 months ago

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This trailhead came highly recommended from the wonderful staff. ~2.4 out and back with a killer view of the Vegas strip in the distance. The beginning of the hike is pretty easy but becomes a bit of a rock scramble at times on the latter half. The view is worth the effort

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Robin Debruyne

5 months ago

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Very nice trail in Red Rock Canyon. Well marked path that leads to a view on Las Vegas. Not too difficult. Starting point is a parking lot with restroom. Round trip 4.6km with 147m elevation.

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Ryan Wakefield

3 months ago

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Really fun hike with lots of rocks. You have to climb up and down. Once you get to the top, you get an amazing view of the Las Vegas strip.

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Chuck Roast

a year ago

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This is such a fun and beautiful trail! The trail starts out easy - gravel/small rocks, then transitions into sand for a while, then it becomes very rocky - mostly flat step-style rocks. I found the trail fairly easy to navigate but I could see it presenting challenges in certain areas if you're less experienced. The hike is about 2.4 miles but does seem a bit more tiring than expected with the various rock step elevations and requirement for watching your footing and balance at times. Note, if hiking in the late afternoon (5pm or later during daylight savings), the trail will be in the shade for 80% of the hike. Always hike safe and smart, bring excess water.

Contact

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Calico Tanks, Las Vegas, NV 89161, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM