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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Spring Mountains

Spring Mountains’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Spring Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Calico Tanks Trail

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The Calico Tanks trail is one of the most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon for good reason! The unique out-and-back trail weaves you in and out of the towering …

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Sandstone Quarry

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Sandstone Quarry is the third pullout along the Scenic Loop Drive. Several popular hiking trails including Turtlehead Peak and Calico Tanks begin here. Along with panoramic views of the Calico …

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Turtlehead Peak

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Turtlehead Mountain, or Turtlehead Peak as it is more commonly known, affords some of the best panoramic views of Red Rock. On clear days from the top of this limestone …

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Calico Tanks Overlook

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After a short scramble up from the tank itself, the top of the Calico Tanks Trail offers amazing views overlooking Calico Hills and the Las Vegas valley. From this vantage …

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North side of White Rock Loop

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The north side offers a variety of trails suiting all abilities. This side is also has a little more diverse plant life where the pine and juniper mix with the craggy rocks.

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Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive

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A racing bike highlight can't be much nicer. One-way street, perfect asphalt, wavy, fantastic landscape. Absolutely gorgeous.

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First Pullout (Calico I)

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The First Pullout (or Calico I) is the first parking area on the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area Scenic Loop. There is a large viewing area here with several benches, …

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Fletcher Canyon Narrows

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This section of Fletcher Canyon is known as the narrows. Although the trail fades somewhat as you continue up into the narrows, it is difficult to get truly lost because …

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Hidden Slot Canyon in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Here you can easily walk past it if you don't know the spot. Found it very interesting to see

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First Creek Canyon Falls and Pool

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Just a short distance off of the main First Creek Canyon Trail is a hidden waterfall that flows into a deep pool. Although the falls are not always running, it's …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Spring Mountains

Calico Tanks Trail

Sandstone Quarry

Turtlehead Peak

Calico Tanks Overlook

North side of White Rock Loop

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive

First Pullout (Calico I)

Fletcher Canyon Narrows

Hidden Slot Canyon in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

First Creek Canyon Falls and Pool

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Most popular routes in the Spring Mountains

Most popular attractions in the Spring Mountains

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