This destination will be the perfect day get away on your next vacation to Las Vegas, Nevada. Spend the day or morning and be back enjoying the entertainment downtown by afternoon. Located approximately 20 miles west of downtown Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a perfect day trip for your Las Vegas vacation. Red Rock Canyon features a scenic drive that loops through the scenic canyon area, miles of hiking trails for a beginner or a seasoned veteran, a vast array of climbing opportunities, and many other activities for the whole family.