Near Hagen Canyon
Exploring Hagen Canyon
Near Hagen Canyon
Exploring Hagen Canyon. Spring flowers
Near Hagen Canyon
A view of the colorful layers from the trailhead parking lot
Near Hagen Canyon
Exploring Hagen Canyon. Spring flowers.
Near Hagen Canyon
Exploring Hagen Canyon. Spring flowers.

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Hagen Canyon

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Hagen Canyon is a short hike packed with beautiful scenery!
0.8
mi
Distance
29
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlySpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.8mi
Distance
29ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,502ft
High Point
2,465ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is located on Abbott Drive just off of Highway 14 in Red Rock Canyon State Park. The trail is a short one mile loop that is easily accessible for just about any experience level. Hagen Canyon is one of the more scenic areas of the park, which also makes it one of the most popular. There are towering colorful cliffs that the trail wanders below with constantly changing scenery as you hike back through the tilted layers of strata. If you know where to look, you can find rock windows and the famous "Camel Rock." There is also a rich film history in this canyon, particularly among old westerns. The trail is fairly level with very little elevation difference. However, it does cross and follow the wash in multiple places, which is something to consider if hiking during a period of rainfall. The best times to go are during the spring and autumn seasons.

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