Closest wilderness
West · 17 miles
Red Rock Canyon
25 to 30 minutes.
October to May; summer only at sunrise
Official sources: Red Rock Canyon (Bureau of Land Management) · Hoover Dam (Bureau of Reclamation) · Grand Canyon National Park
The best day trips from Las Vegas
Las Vegas sits in the middle of some of the best desert scenery in the world. These are ranked roughly by distance from the Strip.
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Quickest photo stop
South · 25 miles
Seven Magic Mountains
25 minutes.
Sunrise or late afternoon, any season
Best for water
Southeast · 26 miles
Lake Mead and Boulder City
35 minutes.
Spring and autumn; summer for boating
Best in summer
Northwest · 40 miles
Mount Charleston
45 minutes and 20 to 30 °F cooler.
Summer (20 to 30 °F cooler than the city) and winter for snow
Most beautiful close to town
Northeast · 55 miles
Valley of Fire State Park
About 1 hour.
October to April
Quickest Grand Canyon
Southeast · 125 miles
Grand Canyon West (Skywalk)
About 2 hours 15 minutes.
Spring and autumn
Best national park day
Northeast · 160 miles
Zion National Park
About 2 hours 40 minutes.
April to June, September to November
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