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Sandstone Quarry – Turtlehead Peak loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

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Clark County

Sandstone Quarry – Turtlehead Peak loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

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Sandstone Quarry – Turtlehead Peak loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

02:39

17.8km

870m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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La Madre Mountain Wilderness

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Parking

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2.39 km

Top of the Hill and Panty Wall Climbing Area View

Highlight • Climb

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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3.33 km

The Second Pullout (Calico II)

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The Second Pullout (or Calico II) is the second parking area on the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area Scenic Loop. While there are a couple benches and a pit toilet, …

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3.53 km

Meister's Edge

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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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3.76 km

View of the Gallery Climbing Area

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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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5.29 km

Sandstone Quarry

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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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6.81 km

Hidden Slot Canyon in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Here you can easily walk past it if you don't know the spot. Found it very interesting to see

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9.00 km

Turtlehead Peak

Highlight • Summit

Turtlehead Mountain, or Turtlehead Peak as it is more commonly known, affords some of the best panoramic views of Red Rock. On clear days from the top of this limestone …

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.41 km

2.20 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

9.99 km

5.30 km

2.29 km

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sandstone Quarry – Turtlehead Peak loop from Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

Top of the Hill and Panty Wall Climbing Area View

The Second Pullout (Calico II)

Meister's Edge

View of the Gallery Climbing Area

Sandstone Quarry

Hidden Slot Canyon in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Turtlehead Peak

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