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South Oak Creek Trail is a 5-mile hike through desert shrubbery with great views of the red stripes of Mount Wilson. The hike is a relaxed walk but can be tricky route to find. It is the first trail you hit when you pass Red Rock Canyon. The hike here is free and doesn't require a pass.

The trail starts at the parking lot of Red Canyon National Conservation Area. You'll walk on some nice red rocks and get beautiful views of the mountain. About 1 mile in, you will start to see different splits of the trail. The trail runs west, through the barbed-wire gate and down the old road towards the original Red Rock Campground.

This hike links together several old mining roads that all run out to Wilson Pimple where someone tried to open a quarry or mine. Access this trail from a dirt pull-out along SR-159 roughly 1.5 miles south of the Scenic Drive exit. Cross the fence and follow an old Jeep road through the open desert towards Oak Creek Canyon. Look for petrified wood &amp; conglomerate rock as you get closer to the hill just before the mouth of Oak 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

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

Access this trail from a dirt pull-out along SR-159 roughly 1.5 miles south of the Scenic Drive exit. Cross the fence and follow an old Jeep road through the open desert towards Oak Creek Canyon. Look for petrified wood &amp; conglomerate rock as you get closer to the hill just before the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon.

South Oak Creek Trail

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.&nbsp;

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

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

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area [RRCNCA] is located just a few miles west of Las Vegas and encompasses 195,819 acres within the Mojave Desert. Red Rock is an area of world wide geologic interest and beauty.Read More

														
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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.

Pine Creek Canyon

La Madre Spring Trail follows the unpaved section of Rocky Gap Road in the La Madre Wilderness Area as it runs up a canyon with red and white sandstone cliffs on the side and gray limestone on the other.

The trail starts at the Willow Spring Trailhead with a picnic, vault toilets, and a short way up will&nbsp;pass by a prehistoric kitchen.&nbsp;Parts of the hike are strenuous, as the trail climbs some 700 ft in only 1.8 miles and for a roundtrip distance of 3.64 miles.

The trial hike ends at the concrete dam built in the 1960s &nbsp;to store water for cattle and&nbsp;domestic use.

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&nbsp; This nice hike follows an old road up a canyon with red and white sandstone cliffs on one side and gray limestone mountains on the other. The trail takes you to La Madre Spring where you’ll see water for wildlife and a pleasant contrast with the desert environment. The vegetation in the canyon is fairly dense, and the pinyon pine, juniper, and scrub oaks actually feel like a forest.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

This nice hike follows an old road up a canyon with red and white sandstone cliffs on one side and gray limestone mountains on the other. The trail takes you to La Madre Spring where you’ll see water for wildlife and a pleasant contrast with the desert environment. The vegetation in the canyon is fairly dense, and the pinyon pine, juniper, and scrub oaks actually feel like a forest.

La Madre Spring

Fire Ecology Trail is along the Scenic Loop Road in Red Canyon National Conservation Area, about 1 hour west of Las Vegas, Nevada.

It starts from the Pine Creek Trail, runs towards the escarpment, rises over a bridge, and enters the second loop.&nbsp;

The trail's total distance&nbsp;is about 1.0 miles roundtrip from Pine Creek Trailhead.

Near the trailhead, the vegetation is relatively sparse and dominated by a few species, including black brush, Mojave yucca, banana yucca, and Utah juniper. This easy 0.4-mile loop trail runs out into Pine Creek Wash through an area where the Bureau of Land Management performed a prescribed burn in 1992 to clear brush and reduce the chances of a catastrophic wildfire that might kill the tall ponderosa pines in the wash. Little evidence of the fire remains, but the efforts have been successful.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

This easy 0.4-mile loop trail runs out into Pine Creek Wash through an area where the Bureau of Land Management performed a prescribed burn in 1992 to clear brush and reduce the chances of a catastrophic wildfire that might kill the tall ponderosa pines in the wash. Little evidence of the fire remains, but the efforts have been successful.

Fire Ecology Trail

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<h4>The Gilcrease Orchard Foundation</h4>Over the years, the Gilcrease Ranch raised chickens and turkeys sold to the townsfolk and the military base close by.&nbsp;They grew assorted crops including alfalfa&nbsp;and&nbsp;eventually owned more than&nbsp;1,500 acres of land,&nbsp;cultivating&nbsp;about 200 acres.&nbsp;Ted showed a greater interest in farming and took over the management of the ranch and their land holdings, while Bill pursued his interest in art and birds.&nbsp;Nevertheless, they both contributed time and land for the development of the Orchard during the 1970s.&nbsp;Ted eventually&nbsp;decided to stop alfalfa production and focus on an orchard accessible to the community.&nbsp;Bill assisted by experimenting with apple strains best suited for the arid environment.&nbsp;For nearly 50 years, valley residents enjoy 60 acres devoted to what Ted called his “pick and pay” orchard.&nbsp; An orchard in Las Vegas turned to an attraction where visitors can pick fresh produce off the tree or vine and see, feel, and taste the difference. &nbsp;It is also well known for its apple cider doughnuts and apple cider.&nbsp;The Gilcrease Orchard: A Brothers Dream. This is Ted and Bill's dream. They wanted it to be a place that families could take their children to experience the same kind of lifestyle they knew. This unique place is a treasure trove where people can taste, touch, and feel the difference. They created a non-profit foundation to offer educational and recreational experiences to teach kids about the origins of food and its production. This will help them to encourage a healthier lifestyle and an appreciation for nature. Bill passed away on October 24, 2017, at the age of 98. Bill wanted the Orchard to carry on his family's legacy and be enjoyed by all who visited it. Bill said that the Orchard was built with the hope it would last a long time. Gilcrease Orchard Foundation. Over the years the Gilcrease Ranch produced chickens and turkeys for sale to local residents and military personnel. The Gilcrease Ranch grew a variety of crops, including alfalfa. They eventually had more than 1,500 acres and cultivated about 200 acres. Ted took a more keen interest in agriculture and managed the ranch. Bill continued his passion for art and birds. They both gave their time and contributed land to develop the Orchard in the 1970's. Ted decided that he would stop producing alfalfa and instead focus his efforts on making the Orchard more accessible for all. Bill helped by trying out apple varieties that were best suited to the desert environment. Valley residents have had 60 acres dedicated to Ted's pick-and-pay orchard for nearly 50 years. Ted realized that his health and age were affecting his ability to manage the Orchard. He decided to take steps to ensure its protection in perpetuity. He and Bill decided in 1997 to create the Gilcrease Orchard Foundation, a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. Corinne Escobar and Dr. Larry Allen are the current members of the board. Tara Pike, Dennis Swartzell and Brad McDonald also make up the Board. Visit The Preservation Association of Clark County's website for more information about the Gilcrease family history.

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This was Ted and Bill’s dream, that the Gilcrease Orchard would be a place where families could bring their children and enjoy a sampling of the kind of life the brothers knew. They wanted to preserve this unique gem where the community can pick food fresh off the tree or vine and see, feel, and taste the difference. Through their non-profit foundation, they aimed to provide recreational and educational experiences that teach children where our food comes from and how it is grown, helping to foster an appreciation for the earth’s bounty and a healthy lifestyle.
Bill, who turned 98 on June 21, 2017 passed away October 24, 2017. Bill wanted his family legacy to be remembered and enjoyed by visitors to the Orchard. “We built the Orchard with the intention it would be around for a very long time,” said Bill.
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Over the years, the Gilcrease Ranch raised chickens and turkeys sold to the townsfolk and the military base close by. They grew assorted crops including alfalfa and eventually owned more than 1,500 acres of land, cultivating about 200 acres.
Ted showed a greater interest in farming and took over the management of the ranch and their land holdings, while Bill pursued his interest in art and birds. Nevertheless, they both contributed time and land for the development of the Orchard during the 1970’s. Ted eventually decided to stop alfalfa production and focus on an orchard accessible to the community. Bill assisted by experimenting with apple strains best suited for the arid environment. For nearly 50 years, valley residents have enjoyed 60 acres devoted to what Ted called his “pick and pay” orchard.
Recognizing his age and poor health were diminishing his ability to run the Orchard, Ted decided he needed to do something to protect the orchard in perpetuity. In 1997 he, with Bill’s support, decided to establish the non-profit Gilcrease Orchard Foundation governed by a Board of Trustees. The current board consists of Corinne Escobar, Dr. Larry Allen, Dennis Swartzell, Tara Pike and Brad McDonald.
For more information on the Gilcrease family history see The Preservation Association of Clark County website, 


An orchard in Las Vegas turned to an attraction where visitors can pick fresh produce off the tree or vine and see, feel, and taste the difference. &nbsp;It is also well known for its apple cider doughnuts and apple cider.&nbsp;

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