Backroads Around Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
 Overflow parking at the end of the pavement (view SE) |
Overview Willow Springs Road is a 0.6-mile paved spur-road in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area that connects the Scenic Loop Road with the Lost Creek Trailhead, the Willow Springs Trailhead, and Rocky Gap Road. Willow Springs Road provides access to the Rainbow Mountain Wilderness Area, La Madre Mountain Wilderness Area, numerous hikes, some good birdwatching, and lots of grand scenery with a variety of desert vegetation types. Presented here are photos of the return down Willow Springs Road. For a detailed description of the route, including directions, maps, GPS coordinates, and photos, see Willow Springs Road. Link to road map. |
 Willow Springs picnic area parking (view SE) |
 Willow Springs Rd passing reserved accessible parking and facilities |
 Lower Restroom (accessible) facility (view SE) |
 Willow Springs Road departing the picnic area (view SE) |
 Willow Springs Road (view SE) |
 Watch downhill speed (view SE) |
 Approaching Lost Creek Canyon Trailhead parking (view SE) |
 Restroom at Lost Creek Canyon Trailhead (view SE) |
 Willow Springs Road (view SE) |
 Scenic Loop Road intersection is not visible at distance (view SE) |
 Willow Springs Road at Scenic Loop Road (view SE) |
 Scenic Loop Road is one-way only (view SE) |
Table 1. Highway Coordinates based on GPS data (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.
| Site | Location | UTM Easting | UTM Northing | Latitude (N) | Longitude (W) | Elevation (ft) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0181 | Willow Springs Picnic Area | 635136 | 4002648 | 36.16098 | 115.49765 | 4,575 | Yes |
| 0526 | Scenic Loop Rd at Willow Spr Rd | 635898 | 4002111 | 36.15603 | 115.48927 | 4,441 | Yes |
| 0527 | Lost Creek Trailhead | 635573 | 4002262 | 36.15744 | 115.49285 | 4,474 | Yes |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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