Sightseeing, photography, and hiking trails are accessible from the designated pullouts and parking areas. The scenic drive is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk. Scheduled curriculum-based activities are presented on and off site. About 65 million years ago, it is believed that two of the Earth's crustal plates collided with such force that part of one plate of gray limestone was thrust up and over the younger red sandstone. A variety of hiking trails are offered in the Red Rock Canyon.
Easy trails are short and mostly level.
Moderately strenuous and strenuous trails require hiking long distances, often uphill. Extreme summer heat makes any hike more difficult and exhausting. Early morning and late afternoon are best for hiking in the summer because it is cooler. The Visitor Center is fully accessible. Accessible restrooms are available at the Visitor Center and most pullouts on the Scenic Loop.