Turtlehead Peak
Cappie’s Scoop: Rocks, rocks, rocks. So many rocks to hike on and see on this hike! The view from the top is really cool and scary. It’s so high and you can see all the rocks in the canyon! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!
Tips: Recommend hiking here during the winter. This area gets extremely hot in the summer so check the weather before you start your hike.
Directions: This hike is in Red Rock Canyon. Coordinates take you to the Sandstone Quarry trailhead where you can find the trail to the peak.
| Mileage (round trip) | 5 |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
| Gain (in feet) | 2020 |
| Trailhead | 36.162312, -115.450121 |
| Hike Time (in hours) | 3-4 |
| Exposure | Sunny |
| Scenery | Mountain Views, Red Rocks |
| Facilities | Toilets in the parking lot. |
| Fees/Permits | $20 per vehicle per day – https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/fees. In addition to the fee, timed reservations are required for vehicle entry to the Scenic Loop between 8am-5pm from October 1 through May 31 – https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/timed-entry-reservation-info. |
| More Info | https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/las-vegas-hikes/hike-turtlehead-peak-trail; https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/turtlehead-peak |
| Last Hiked | 11/28/2021 |
