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Calico Tanks Trail
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Calico Tanks Trail

  • 4.9439 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 8 pm

Calico Tanks Trail is a sun-drenched desert hike offering sweeping red-rock panoramas and natural water-formed tanks. Expect exposed rocky switchbacks, panoramic overlooks perfect for photography and sunset views, and a moderately challenging route that rewards effort with quiet, spacious scenery. Visit for a scenic outdoor escape close to Las Vegas, suitable for solo hikers, small groups, and well-behaved dogs.

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Calico Tanks Trail in short

When is Calico Tanks Trail open?

Every day, 6 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Calico Tanks Trail?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Calico Tanks Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Calico Tanks Trail?

Calico Tanks,Las Vegas, NV 89161.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 8 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

63°

Overcast

Feels
58°
Rain
8%
Wind
13mph
  1. 2pmMostly clear65°
  2. 3pmOvercast64°
  3. 4pmOvercast57°

The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
6 AM–8 PM
tuesday
6 AM–8 PM
wednesday
6 AM–8 PM
thursday
6 AM–8 PM
friday
6 AM–8 PM
saturday
6 AM–8 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Calico Tanks Trail
  2. 2 Turtlehead Peak Trailhead · 9 min
  3. 3 Calico View · 12 min
Calico Tanks, Las Vegas, NV 89161(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+17025155350Websiteredrockcanyonlv.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 439 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 3 pm. Jacket from 3 pm.

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  • Light layerUntil 3 pm