Red Rock Canyon Road
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  Red Rock Canyon Road Overview

  Aug 19, 2004

  Just outside of Las Vegas, State Route 159 winds through the 197,000-acre Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in the shadow of the majestic Spring Mountain Range. The area is a spectacular example of the Mojave Desert. Stunning formations abound in mixtures of burgundy and creme-colored sandstone.

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  Red Rock Canyon Road Overview

  Jun 24, 2004

  Just outside of Las Vegas, State Route 159 winds through the 197,000-acre Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in the shadow of the majestic Spring Mountain Range. The area is a spectacular example of the Mojave Desert. Stunning formations abound in mixtures of burgundy and creme-colored sandstone. Take some time to relax and catch a glimpse of unique flora and animals such as the Desert Bighorn Sheep, bobcats, gray foxes, and wild burros. After a desert storm, hundreds of waterfalls appear, cascading down sheer rock walls.

Road Trips

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Places

See a list of all the Places to Visit along Red Rock Canyon Road (3)