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Summary: The Friends of Red Rock Canyon (volunteers are at entry station and at visitor's center, as well as their website www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org) publish a handout which describes the numbered points along this easy-to-follow loop trail. If you have never taken your child hiking, this is the one to begin with. A short walk -- move at your own pace, learning about the desert with your child, and enjoying the scenery. There are no long or steep climbs, and plenty of signage and maintenance to make this hike an easy, pleasant experience. Local schools use this quite extensively for field trips, so if you don't go early you may be sharing the trail with lots and lots and lots of kids! Keep in mind that although this trail was designed with children in mind, it is still a desert conservation area not a playground so don't let children (or adults) wander off the trail. Cacti and other vegetation are unfriendly to touch or fall into, & the heat is intense in summer! Trailhead: 18 miles W of Las Vegas Blvd. on Charleston Ave. (SR 159) to Red Rock entry (fee) station. Follow the signs along the 13 mile scenic loop, turning R towards Willow Springs, parking at the first parking lot; which is for Lost Creek (vault RR & signs). There are 2 trails (& signage) leading from the Lost Creek parking - one is for the Children's Discovery Loop and the other takes you past the turnoff to SMYC and towards Lost Creek canyon itself. Follow the signs for the Children's Discovery trail as it leads you to petroglyphs, the waterfall, or grotto area, and takes you past other interesting things as it leads you back to the parking area. If it's been raining, or the snow has melted, the waterfall is flowing and children absolutely love the grotto area. Good hike for small children and older adults. (Lat:36.15703 Lon:-115.49398) Trail Guides for Lost Creek Childrens Discovery Loop Trail: Keystone Hiking Trails Information by BLM - Red Rock NCA (BLM - Red Rock NCA) Hiking Around Las Vegas by Jim Boone (Jim L. Boone) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Red Rock (BLM) ranger at entry to NCA (fee station) 702-515-5950 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kat Green, who has posted 86 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Nevada Hiking, Nevada Trails, Nevada Hikes, Clark County Hiking, Clark County Trails, Clark County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
