It is NOT FREE to get in, but well worth the $10-$15 they do charge. There are hikes for agile and advanced hikers, mediocre hikes for those who just want to show off that they've been here without actually taking the time to hike and see the different canyons, and hikes for more moderate/average hikers, like myself. They have a lot of different day hikes that can be enjoyed by most people, including dogs and young children too. It's not recommended if you have trouble walking or trekking as you will need to have some mobility to actually get inside the different canyon regions, trails and hikes. I'm a local, and have spent a grand amount of time in Red Rock Canyon hiking, driving around, and taking photos. We will be back to explore the area more but the time we spent gave us time to explore the park and hit the highlights. Check park hours as well because they vary with the seasons. We spent about 4 hours in the park and hit a few of the highlights, stopped at the scenic overlooks and hiked 4 different trails. There is a visitor and information building with bathrooms and some information on the park and animals and land but stop on your way in because with a one-way route you won’t have another opportunity. I recommend arriving early to beat the crowds especially on weekends or when the weather is more inviting. Be aware that if you plan to rely on your phone, service is not reliable throughout the park. The guide which you can access online or pick up in paper form has a map and very good descriptions of all scenic views, overlooks and hiking trails. There are also many hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate to difficult with a variety of elevation rises and lengths that you can choose from to see petroglyphs, hidden falls, scenic views and nature’s beauty more close up. There is a 13 mile one way scenic loop which you can drive through and see plenty just stopping at the overlooks.
It was just over 60 degrees so plenty comfortable for us northerners and we wore shorts with a long sleeve top, had on sunscreen and carried water on our hikes.
The park fee for a vehicle day pass is $15 and well worth the time spent here. Spent half a day in this park in January when we wanted to get out of Vegas and do some hiking and exploring.
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