Event · Outdoors

Kaibab Sea Guided Hike at Red Rock Canyon

When

Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM

Where

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area3205 State Highway 159, Las Vegas, NV 89161Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Age limit: 10+

Cost

Interpretive programs are a free public serviceAdvance registration required; meeting point emailed in confirmation.

Organizer

Bureau of Land Management

A Bureau of Land Management ranger leads a three-mile (4.8 km) round-trip moderate hike that tells the story of the Permian Kaibab Sea, the tropical ocean that covered the Las Vegas Valley about 275 million years ago. Along the way hikers look for marine fossils preserved in the rock; all fossils in the conservation area are protected, so the only thing to take home is photos. The hike runs about three hours on a Saturday morning and has an age limit of 10+, making it a good outing for older kids and teens who like fossils and can manage a moderate trail. The hike does not start at the Visitor Center or the Scenic Drive; directions are emailed after registration. The program is free but advance registration at the Red Rock TimeTap site is required. A timed-entry reservation is only needed if you also plan to visit the Scenic Drive or Visitor Center. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen.