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About Pine Creek Canyon

The Pine Creek Canyon is one of the most popular canyons in the park since the path begins along the busy scenic loop road. The hike is easy, and the vegetation is quite varied. 

Th trail includes two historical signs of the 1920s historical Wilson homestead, the remnants of the gate, and the house foundation. It is at the ten-mile point around the scenic loop drive and features RV parking, restrooms, and excellent interpretive signs.  

The main path gives fine views of the mountains and the steep slopes enclosing the canyon and encounters many different wildflower species.

Pine Creek Canyon offers some of the best of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area–beautiful and diverse plant communities nestled at the bottom of monolithic canyon walls. The ponderosa pine forest at the mouth of the canyon is a remnant from the last Ice Age, but it survives here thanks to the cool air and water flowing down Pine Creek Canyon.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area RRCNCA can be found just a few minutes west of Las Vegas. It covers 195,819 acres in the Mojave desert. Red Rock Canyon is a world-renowned area of geologic beauty and interest. Increased visitor numbers can lead to increased injuries and damage. Read More September 1, 20,22.

Timed Reservations are required for vehicle entry onto the Scenic Drive between October 1 and September 1. Read More Our Mission
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on Sun Sep 18 2022
In A Nutshell The Pine Creek Canyon trail is moderate trail that gives you 3 other options to branch off if you choose to do so to extend your wonderful hike If you just stick to the Pine Creek Trail it will be around 2 5 miles It will loop around the canyon where you will see all sorts of landscapes such as majestic mountain peaks pine trees ... see more
on Sat Jul 23 2022
We got to the trail at 630am the sky was overcast and it was about 86 degrees outside The hike was well marked and easy to follow with We ran onto what seemed to be a small creek not much water was running unfortunately it was just about completely dry We completed the trail in 1hr and 15 minutes flat Definitely a trail to do early in the mor... see more
on Wed Feb 09 2022
Pretty easy hike Its great for a family day out with children and pets It s a nice trail if you re looking to be outdoors Nothing strenuous it s more of a nice stroll There is a little bit of incline here and there but majority of the hike is flat on a dirt path I like how there are markers so you know where to go and not get lost Some trai... see more
on Fri Oct 29 2021
If you re looking for a quick nature walk hike this is the hike for you It s dog and kid friendly As you re hiking you re surrounded by trees and mountains When my sister and I went we were able to encounter some water that flowed from the mountains The tree leaves were fall colors which was beautiful It definitely has nice scenery and wort... see more
on Tue Sep 22 2020
pretty fun moderate hike that s easy for anyone willing to do it The first 0 38 miles takes you to a sign that tells you to prepare for a bit of rocky terrain but its a beautiful dessert landscape so you quickly forget about it Then we ended up climbing in bushes and boulders and going off trail because I am an adventurous son of a B and had to ... see more
on Thu Jul 04 2019
Pine Creek trail is a great place to hike with the family out at Red Rock The majority of the trail is flat so it s not a difficult hike but the scenery is beautiful If you re in the military be sure to get your free national parks pass
on Wed Apr 17 2019
Great hike through the open desert with many interesting plants and little animals abound The creek is a little off trail during the second mile and is beautiful and peaceful This is one of my favorite hikes because it s more of a 3 mile true nature walk My dog loves it too
on Thu May 03 2018
I didn t hike the whole trail Just walked down a bit to escape the crowds at Red Rock Canyon today About 5 minutes down the trail and it s just you and some birds From the parking lot if you look left you can see some Ponderosa Pines Supposedly they are left over from the ice age
on Sun Apr 23 2017
Update 4 23 17 My daughter I just got back from a quick hike if you stay to the left and go in a ways you ll get to the stream Found a lovely spot with some beautiful dragonflies tad poles frogs Still plenty of flowers My perfect dose of springtime in Vegas
on Mon Oct 24 2016
Let me start this review by stating that having Norm K as your hiking guide guarantees that you will not get lost and that you ll learn a lot He s the resident expert on anything and everything about hiking not only here in Vegas but in other cities too When my pal and I wanted to check out this trail I asked Norm if he wanted to join us ... see more
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