Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop (NV-159)
Nevada State Route 159 (Blue Diamond Road) provides access to the 13-mile one-way Scenic Loop Drive inside Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip in Clark County. The loop passes beneath the Calico Hills — bands of red, orange, and cream Aztec sandstone rising up to 3,000 feet — with 13 named pullouts, self-guided nature trails, and picnic areas. The road surface is smooth, with a moderate climbing section followed by a mostly flat-to-downhill return. Timed-entry reservations are required October through May. The full NV-159 corridor from Las Vegas through Blue Diamond adds sweeping desert curves on either approach.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Summerlin South
A well-served suburban gateway on the western edge of Las Vegas where you can top off fuel and gather supplies before heading into the desert.
Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
A reliable sit-down spot at the start of the route for a filling meal before the ride.
Red Rock National Conservation Park
The entry point to the conservation area, offering a visitor center, restrooms, and sweeping views of the red sandstone escarpment.
Red Canyon Scenic Drive
A 13-mile one-way paved loop through the Mojave Desert with pull-offs for geology, wildlife, and views of the Spring Mountains.
Ride your own ride — times are rider-logged & GPS-traced, never a race on public roads.
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