Keystone Thrust Trailhead
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Features
BathroomsOut & backhiker only trailsLeashed dogsDifficult trailsFamily friendly
Description
Hike along this trail to see the intersection of great and colorful geologic eras. Sixty million to 65 million years ago, the Pacific and North American continental plates got into a shoving match. The conflict pushed up the Sierra Nevada mountains to the west. The same force pushed the deep limestone layers up and over the sand dunes in what is now Red Rock Canyon.
Parking
Fairly small gravel lot with bathrooms
Hours
Open:
6 am
Closed:
Nov – Feb – 5:00 PM March – 7:00 PM Apr – Sep – 8:00 PM Oct – 7:00 PM
Warning:
*Timed Reservations are required for vehicle entry to the Scenic Loop between 8am-5pm from October 1 through May 31 *