Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area January 24, 2014 by Don Axford The Red Rock Canyon NCA is a spectacular scenic area to the west of Las Vegas, Nevada. From the Visitor Center there is a 13 mile scenic drive that winds through the reserve. There are numerous scenic overlooks and trails … Read the rest
Ice Box Canyon, Red Rock Canyon January 24, 2014 by Don Axford The Ice Box Canyon trail crosses open desert and then enters the canyon. This trail is a good summer hike as the canyon is in the shade and quite cool. Trail Rating Overall rating = moderate Distance: 2.6 miles total … Read the rest
Keystone Thrust Fault, Red Rocks, Nevada January 24, 2014 by Don Axford The most significant geologic feature of Red Rock Canyon NCA is the Keystone Thrust Fault. The Keystone Thrust is part of a large system of thrust faults that extend north into Canada. A thrust fault is a fracture in the … Read the rest