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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Access to Red Rock Cliffs Natural Preserve is down a short well-graded dirt road into a large gravel parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
The colorful banded cliffs are a short walk from the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
The natural preserve is a part of the larger Red Rock Canyon State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
At the far end of the parking area is a sign marking the Red Cliffs Nature Trail, a path through soft sand that accesses some further natural areas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
View of the parking area from atop an adjacent hill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
The Red Cliffs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Views across Red Rock Canyon State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Narrow slot canyons and water drainages can be found in the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
Joshua trees growing inside the preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2021
A single vault toilet and a couple unshaded picnic tables sit adjacent to the parking area.