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Nevada
Clark County

Sandstone Quarry – Calico Tanks Trail loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

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United States
Nevada
Clark County

Sandstone Quarry – Calico Tanks Trail loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

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Sandstone Quarry – Calico Tanks Trail loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

01:16

9.94km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Waypoints

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103 m

Calico I (Calico Hills South)

Highlight • Natural Monument

From this spot in the Calico Hills South parking lot, off of Scenic Loop Drive, visitors can see an expanse of the red rock that gives Red Rock Canyon its …

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118 m

First Pullout (Calico I)

Highlight • Parking

The First Pullout (or Calico I) is the first parking area on the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area Scenic Loop. There is a large viewing area here with several benches, …

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498 m

The summit of this small hill affords great views of the Aztec sandstone formations that make up the Calico Hills Area. From this point you can see several technical climbing …

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1.52 km

Meister's Edge

Highlight • Climb

Meister's Edge is the name given to a prominent, sharp prow, or arete, in the Calico Hills Area. There is a technical, but seldom completed, rock climb that ascends the …

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1.76 km

The Gallery is a famous sport climbing area in Calico Hills. Sport climbing is when there are permanent bolts drilled into the rocks that climbers clip ropes into as they …

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3.28 km

Sandstone Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Sandstone Quarry is the third pullout along the Scenic Loop Drive. Several popular hiking trails including Turtlehead Peak and Calico Tanks begin here. Along with panoramic views of the Calico …

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3.53 km

Calico Tanks Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Calico Tanks trail is one of the most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon for good reason! The unique out-and-back trail weaves you in and out of the towering …

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8.69 km

This segment of trail runs between the first and second pullouts (Calico I and II). This trail runs below the Scenic Loop Drive and provides you with easy hiking and …

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9.94 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

3.26 km

1.38 km

329 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.27 km

1.31 km

206 m

177 m

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

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