Kid-Friendly Hikes and Adventures in Red Rock Canyon
- Sarah Guild
- Jan 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 23
Looking for the best Red Rock Canyon hikes for kids? You’re in the right place! Just 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock Canyon offers stunning desert scenery, fun outdoor adventures, and several easy hiking trails perfect for young children.
In this post, you’ll find everything you need to plan a kid-friendly trip to Red Rock Canyon, including helpful tips about the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center, entry fees, and our favorite family-friendly hikes. These trails are all doable with little ones—my kids tackled them at just 3 and 5 years old!
Timed Reservations are required for vehicle entry to the Scenic Loop between 8am - 5pm from October 1 - May 31. You can book a timed reservation here.
There is a fee to enter Red Rock Canyon. You can see the current entry fees and passes here.
1. Red Springs Boardwalk
Red Springs Boardwalk
Red Springs Boardwalk Highlights:
Free to hike. Red Springs Boardwalk is outside of the Scenic Loop so there is no entry fee.
Handicap/Stroller Accessible. The entire walk is paved or on a boardwalk.
Very quick to complete. It's just a .55 mile loop.
In my opinion the best hike in Red Rock Canyon for young kids!
Educational signs along the way
Restrooms at the beginning of the trail
Lots of parking
If you’re looking for beautiful Red Rock views without a big hike this is your place! Red Springs Boardwalk is a .55 mile loop around a meadow at the base of Calico Basin. The entire loop is a wooden boardwalk so it’s stroller and scooter friendly. A significant part of the loop is shaded by trees, while the other part is right up next to the gorgeous mountains. They even included educational signs along the way.
It took us 30 minutes to do to the loop and we all loved it so much we did it one more time. I highly recommend going!
They also have restrooms and a dozen picnic tables under a pavilion.
Also, a huge benefit is there is no fee to go on Red Springs Boardwalk because it is located outside of the Scenic Loop! It's the only trail in Red Rock Canyon that is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
You can find it in Google Maps listed as “Red Springs Picnic Area”. There is a parking lot with lots of parking spaces
Lost Creek Children's Discovery Trail
This is the top recommendation for a easy hike within the Scenic Loop. No sharp cliffs, drops, and it's an easy loop.See my full review of Lost Creek Children's Discovery Trail here.
Petroglyph Wall Trail is the shortest hike in Red Rock Canyon. On this kid-friendly hike you'll even see petroglyphs. See my full review of Petroglyph Wall Trail here.
4. Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center (Discovery Plaza)
The Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center (Discovery Plaza) is a hidden gem — you don't want to miss it!
At the visitor center you'll find amazing information, interactive exhibits, tortoise feedings, and gorgeous views. See my full review of the Red Rock Visitor Center (Discovery Plaza) here!