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On the Contents toolbar, click Add and choose Browse layers.

You'll add three landscape layers: the Multi-Directional Hillshade layer, which calculates hillshade from six directions the Slope Map layer, which gives a colorized representation of the terrain's slope and Hybrid Reference Layer, which shows roads and labels key locations. You can add these layers to the map as either basemaps or layers. In addition to basemaps, ArcGIS Living Atlas includes landscape layers that can be used for visualization and analysis.

The hillshade effect gives an idea of the terrain and elevation around the trails. Hillshading draws shadows on a map to simulate how the sun's rays affect the terrain from a certain angle. From here, stop at the Red Rock Canyon Overlook (V3) and consider heading to Las Vegas for a different type of scenic drive.The Terrain with Labels basemap depicts elevation through an effect called hillshading. The scenic drive continues until you arrive at NV-159. While the full 4-mile hike to Willow Springs may not fit into your schedule, you should consider walking part of it and enjoying a picnic.Ī couple of miles ahead will be the trailhead to Ice Box Canyon (H3) where you can enjoy a 2.6-mile hike through the hot desert and at the end, you will be rewarded by the seasonal waterfall, where you can cool down for your trek back.Ĭontinuing the loop, stop at the Red Rock Wash Overlook (V2), which provides another perspective of the Red Rock Canyon. Shortly after High Point Overlook will be the parking area for the White Rock and Willow Springs (H2) hike. Take advantage of the various pullouts, especially High Point Overlook which is just above 4,000 feet of elevation and provides a spectacular panoramic view of the canyon and surrounding beauty. Leaving the Sandstone Quarry, the drive will continue to climb. The Calico Tanks are rare pools of rainwater that collect in the sandstone indentations making it a popular location for wildlife watching. Within a few miles, stop at Sandstone Quarry (H1), which in addition to other trails, a 2.5-mile hike will bring you to the Calico Tanks. Leaving the visitor center, the scenic drive climbs into the Calico Hills where sandstone hills have been separated by the canyons. The cooler temperatures of the Conservation Area provide relief for wildlife and over 200 different mammals including burros, rabbits, coyotes, bighorn sheep, red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, hummingbirds and even a few wild horses, bobcats and mountain lions can be found here. An outdoor exhibit divided into four themes, Earth, Air, Fire and Water offers a chance to learn about the history, geology, animal and plant life. To reach Red Rock Canyon from Las Vegas, head west on West Charleston Boulevard/NV-159 until you reach the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area.Īs you enter the park, we recommend a stop in the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center (I1).

The park does require a fee and the America the Beautiful is accepted. The park is open from 6am to 8pm during the spring summer and 6am to 5pm during the fall and winter. This scenic route travels through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.