During my trip last week to NAB, I took a day and went off to Red Rock Canyon. It is about a 45 min drive West from Vegas. I took a trail called Calico Tanks. It was about a 2 hour hike and it was awesome! The photos below show part of the trail I was on. You do 50% boulder/rock climbing and I dropped and broke my camera.
The trail is not long, but because of all the climbing it does take maybe 2 hours. I would not suggest this trail if you have any problems with your ankles or knees - there is a lot of climbing. If you ever go to Vegas, take a day and drive out to Red Rock Canyon and hike a trail. It will be one of your highlights! Make sure to wear good ankle supported shoes if you will be hiking a rocky trail!
There is also Petroglyphs (Native American carvings in rock)...
and Pictographs (Native American painting on rock)...
Before returning home, I did go to Hoover Dam and drove across, parked and walked across. It is a pretty impressive site and certainly will give you a new respect for engineering! Since my camera was broke I had to use my camera phone so the photos are not the best - but here goes!
