Just 30 minutes west of Las Vegas is a set of large red rock formations creatively named Red Rock Canyon. A one-way 13-mile road loops around the whole thing, with parking lots at regular intervals, leading to the area’s many hiking trails. Given my short time in Las Vegas, I never got a chance to hike there, but I was able to swing around the loop on my way to Phoenix, with everything already loaded in the car.
Next stop: Phoenix, Arizona. 300 miles away.
