Red Rock Canyon

Stuck alone on Easter Sunday in Las Vegas, I was on the hunt for something healthy and creative to do.  On a normal work trip I might search out decadent food, or indulge in daytime drinks outside.  On this beautiful Sunday I decided to spend time outdoors moving.

Red Rock Canyon is just a thirty minute drive from the strip.  You pay $7 for all day car access to the park, and there is a thirteen mile scenic drive that takes you to each peak and trailhead.  I chose the last turn off due to the amount of people in the park.  This turned out to be a really great choice.  My trail was very solitary, just what I needed for my solo Sunday.  

The Trailhead

I chose to do a trail that was one mile out and one mile back due to extremely sore quads from the previous day's workout.  Don't want to overdo it at the beginning! 

Beautiful Landscape

The established trail ends in the valley ahead

The weather and the light were both perfect, cool breeze, bright sunshine, and enough rocks in the way to really have to pay attention.

Self portrait at the halfway mark

I think now every (non-summertime) trip to Las Vegas should include a trip to Red Rock Canyon. :)

xo
R