White Rock Mountain Trail

The 6.3 White Rock Loop is one of the longest trails in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area located near Las Vegas, Nevada. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running.

As its name suggests, most rocks are white though the underlying red layer is exposed in a few places around the northern tip. The trail reaches its highpoint, just over a thousand feet above the lowest section, the Mojave Desert flats to the south.

The White Rock hike has two trailheads, the busy Willow Spring picnic area on the southwest side of the hills, a paved spur off the scenic loop, and a quieter parking area at the end of an unpaved spur at the east edge of the mountains.

 

 

 

This loop takes you through a secluded pocket of life around the colorful sandstone White Rock Mountain. You can start this hike at Willow Spring Picnic Area or White Rock Spring trailhead. You’ll traverse through several different habitats and gain & decline near 1,000 ft in elevation.

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 geological interest and beauty. 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