A bike shop located in the shopping complex at this intersection offers bike rentals for those in need. Those coming from Las Vegas often park near the corner of Charleston Boulevard (Route 159) and Desert Foothills Drive and bike 4.5 miles up to the start of Scenic Drive. From parking on the shoulder of Route 159 outside the entry booth.From Red Rock Overlook (located half a mile from the end of Scenic Drive along Route 159).A parking area at the southwest end of Scenic Drive (where Scenic Drive ends).Where to begin? The obvious places to start the loop are: The two ends of Scenic Drive are connected by 2.2 miles on Route 159 to create a roughly 15-mile (if you pull off at a few of the viewpoints along the way).

The road is two lanes wide with a right lane intended for bike use. Scenic Drive goes through spectacular desert scenery and is a popular biking route. Almost immediately, the road passes Red Rock Overlook, on the left, which presents nice views of the Spring Mountains and the park you just explored. Turn right to go back toward the start of the loop, heading northeast in the direction of Las Vegas. In the end, Scenic Drive meets Route 159.

Leave Pine Creek Canyon and go down the last section of the road, passing a spur on the right to Oak Creek Canyon. Scenic Drive then passes Ice Box Canyon Overlook, with views up an awesome-looking canyon in the Spring Mountains just to the west. The road turns downhill from High Point Overlook, passing a spur to White Rock and an intersection with Rocky Gap Road, which can be used to reach Lost Creek Canyon Trail (where you might find a waterfall), Willow Springs Loop, and Willow Springs Picnic Area – all a short distance off the road. Looking out from High Point Overlook Scenic Drive below High Point Overlook The Spring Mountains form an impressive wall of steep multi-colored peaks and ridges to the southwest. Stop here for views over the Calico Hills and down the road your came up toward Las Vegas.

The road heads farther uphill to High Point Overlook at the north end of the loop. Next the road passes Sandstone Quarry Trailhead, the start of an excellent hike to Calico Tanks and a tough hike to Turtlehead Peak. Stop at Calico I or Calico II for a hike in the Calico Hills.

After the visitor center, Scenic Drive ascends along the Calico Hills, composed of impressive red-orange and tan sandstone.

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