Park · Red Rock Canyon State Park, California

Best hikes in Red Rock Canyon State Park

The 8 best of 8 trails in Red Rock Canyon State Park, California, ranked by route quality.

Trails

8

Easy

7

Moderate

1

By activity

• Hiking · 7
• Walking · 6
• Mountain biking · 4
• Horseback riding · 4

Common features

• No dogs
• Parking at trailhead
• Kid friendly
• Restroom at trailhead
• Drinking water
• Viewpoint

Top trails

1. Nightmare Gulch Trail Moderate · 6.3 mi (10.1 km) · Elevation Gain 381 ft (116 m) · 2 hr 15 min
2. Wistler Ridge Overlook Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 131 ft (40 m) · 15 min
3. Horse Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
4. Sodium Springs Overlook Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 15 min
5. Red Cliffs Nature Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 56 ft (17 m) · 15 min
6. Desert View Nature Trail Uphill Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 59 ft (18 m) · 15 min
7. Black Rock Gulch Easy · 3.3 mi (5.4 km) · Elevation Gain 341 ft (104 m) · 20 min
8. Desert View Nature Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · Elevation Gain 56 ft (17 m) · 5 min

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• Castaic Lake State Recreation Area California · 7 trails

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