Near Red Rock Canyon Route
Looking out at the Adobes and Elephant Skin Road. The trail drops steeply down to the right.

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Classic Hike Route

Red Rock Canyon Route

4.0 (3 Ratings)
An elusive, out-and-back hike that provides the longest and easiest route down into the canyon.
6.3
mi
Distance
1,416
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
River/CreekSwimmingViews
Access Issues
This route crosses an easement of private property and access requires a permit which is awarded through a lottery system. For more information, see the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/redrockinfo.htm">NPS website</a>.Campfires are not permitted.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.27mi
Distance
1,416ft
Elevation Gain
1,416ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
6,838ft
High Point
5,483ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
To access this route, take Bostwick Park Road to the parking area. All vehicles must park there. The first mile of the route heads across private property, and all visitors must stay on the doubletrack road. Look for the trailhead at the end of the road. Here, visitors must sign the register and pay the entrance fee. The beginning of the route into Red Rock Canyon is straightforward. Half-way down the route, there are a number of stream crossings that can be tricky with route-finding. From here to the shoreline, be aware of poison ivy as it can be in abundance.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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