Calico Hills Overlook, Red Rock Canyon
The Calico Hills pullouts (Calico I and Calico II) are the first major scenic stops on Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area's 13-mile one-way Scenic Loop Drive, located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on SR-159. Vivid bands of red, orange, and cream Aztec sandstone rise hundreds of feet above the desert floor, and the overlooks provide unobstructed views across the geological formations that give Red Rock its name. Restrooms are available at Calico II. The Scenic Loop is a timed-entry drive (reservation required in peak season) that routinely ranks among the top short rides near Las Vegas.
Red Rock's Scenic Loop is the go-to ride when you're within 30 miles of the Strip — the Calico Hills overlooks deliver the most dramatic wall of red sandstone in the state with minimal hike-in effort.
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