There are many hiking trails around Red Rock, NV. The other day we went on a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked hike up to Muffin Ridge located in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, but the trail is not on the Scenic Loop Road. To get there, drive out West Charleston Blvd, past the entrance to the Scenic Loop Drive (main gate) to the Cowboy Trail Rides Trailhead on the left. Park here; this is the trailhead.
Start of the hike through this sign.
This is a fairly safe hike.
Starting up steep hillside
Trail has several switchback heading up.
Looking back down across side canyon to Red Rock cliffs
Nice view of Las Vegas Valley.
View of Las Vegas Strip.
Muffin
"I've crested the Muffin..."
A quick selfie at the summit.
View of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
After few minutes of rest and snacks we continue southeast over the ridge, turned left on Little Jimmy down to Boneshaker back down to the trailhead. Thanks for reading. Travel safe!
