The dogs would not make it the route I chose in this variation of the hike. To get to the trailhead, take the Scenic Drive. There are a few obstacles on this trail, and my dogs have made it up and down before. 72 reviews of Calico Tanks Trail Calico Tanks is a moderate 2.5 mile out and back hike at Red Rock Canyon. I hiked down the trail towards the Sandstone Quarry parking lot. Follow the trail as it leads you from the parking lot on gravel then to sand, then across the red rocks, to many sets of steps. Calico Tanks trail is an easy and fun trail to follow. Bivouacs and backcountry camping are permitted, but with permits and restrictions however, I do not think backcountry is legal in the Calico Hills at all. The hike out to the Calico Tanks is a pleasant & moderately strenuous trail up to a natural water catchment (or Tinaja), on to spectacular views all nestled behind the Calico Hills not visible from the Scenic Loop. There is a campground outside it, though see here for more details. The hike is reached by driving around the (one-way) Scenic Drive. Calico Tanks is one of the numerous hikes in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which the Bureau of Land Management runs. It is about 2.5 miles long with 420 feet of elevation gain. The Calico Tanks Trail is located in Red Rock Canyon park, roughly 40 minutes from most spots in central Las Vegas. Youll find yourself surrounded by stunning red and yellow rocks before peaking at a grand summit. There are no campgrounds off the Scenic Drive in RRCNCA. Calico Tanks Trail is located in Red Rock Canyon. Calico Tank Trail is a 2.2 out-and-back trek that goes up a canyon. According to Swain's guidebook, sandstone becomes more brittle when wet. Give the rock at least 24 hours (or more depending on duration/intensity of the rain) to dry out following a rainy period. "When NOT to climb" is easier to answer: DO NOT climb after rain. To score a parking spot on the weekend, youll have to arrive early in the morning, and its best if you get there at or before sunrise. Undoubtedly, the trailhead it begins from is the most popular, as its shared with nearby Turtlehead Peak. As is true for all climbing in Red Rocks, the question of "when to climb" (or, more specifically, "when to climb comfortably") varies from route to route out here. The Calico Tanks trail is probably the most popular trail in the Red Rocks Canyon Conservation Area.
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