Hiking Around Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
 Scenic Loop Road approaching Ice Box Canyon Trailhead (view SE) |
The Ice Box Canyon Trailhead is hike is located in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 40 minutes west of Las Vegas, inside the Scenic Loop Road fee area. From town, drive out to Red Rocks. From West Charleston at Scenic Loop Road (Table 1, Site 0519), turn right and drive north for 0.2 miles to the entrance station (Site 0855). Pay the fee, then drive around the one-way Scenic Loop Road for 7.8 miles to the Ice Box Canyon parking area (Site 0522). The paved parking area is spread across both sides of the road. Park here; this is the trailhead. Link to trailhead map. |
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Watch for traffic on the road, especially bike riders who might not make much noise as they careen down the road through the 15-mph zone. The Ice Box Canyon Trailhead provides access to hikes in the Ice Box Canyon area, including access to the Escarpment, Ice Box Canyon, and many miles of easy to strenuous hiking. Trails: Ice Box Canyon, Grand Circle Trail, Dales Trail, Escarpment Trail, SMYC Trail. |
 Ice Box Canyon Trailhead sign (view SE) |
 Approaching Ice Box Canyon Trailhead on a quiet day (view SE) |
 Approaching Ice Box Canyon Trailhead on a busy day (view SE) |
 Ice Box Canyon right-side parking area (view SE) |
 Vault toilet and left-side parking (view SE) |
 Right-side parking (view SE) |
 Right-side parking and trailhead signs (view S) |
 Right-side parking and trailhead signs (view S) |
 Right-side parking and trailhead signs (view S) |
 Right-side parking and trailhead signs (view SW) |
 Exiting the right-side parking (view SE) |
 Left-side parking (view N from exit the right-side parking) |
 Vault toilet and reserved parking on the left side (view N) |
 Reserved parking on the left side (view E) |
Ice Box Canyon Trailhead (view S) |
 Ice Box Canyon Trailhead (view S) |
 Ice Box Canyon Trailhead sign (view S) |
 Ice Box Canyon Trailhead sign (close-up, view S) |
 Historical Ice Box Canyon trail info |
 Text of historical Ice Box Canyon trail sign |
 Hiker in crosswalk |
 One car passing another at crosswalk in 15 mph zone! |
Table 1. Highway Coordinates (NAD27; UTM Zone 11S). Download Highway GPS Waypoints (*.gpx) file.
| Site # | Location | Latitude (N) | Longitude (W) | UTM Easting | UTM Northing | Elevation (feet) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0519 | Charleston at Scenic Loop Entrance | 36.13161 | 115.42048 | 642131 | 3999501 | 3,681 | Yes |
| 0522 | Ice Box Canyon Trailhead | 36.15036 | 115.48320 | 636454 | 4001491 | 4,288 | Yes |
| 0855 | Scenic Loop Entrance Station | 36.13252 | 115.42282 | 641918 | 3999598 | 3,682 | Yes |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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