Red Rock Canyon Back Country Byway

Byway Details

Designation

BLM Back Country Byway

Length

16 mi in Nevada

Managed by

Bureau of Land Management

About Red Rock Canyon Back Country Byway

Red Rock Canyon Back Country Byway is a 15.5-mile scenic drive in Nevada, designated as a Back Country Byway by the Bureau of Land Management. The route passes through the small communities of Bonnie Springs and Blue Diamond. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Red Rock Canyon, about 9 miles away at 3,780 feet, point to spring and fall as the most comfortable seasons. March brings highs around 64°F and lows near 41°F, and April warms to about 70°F with lows around 47°F. October is similar, with highs near 75°F and lows around 50°F. Summer is hot: July averages about 95°F by day and 73°F at night, and June and August are close behind. Winter is mild by day but cold at night, with December and January highs in the low 50s and lows near freezing. Wet days are few in any month, peaking at about five in February. The byway gives access to a dense cluster of trails and climbing areas. First Creek Canyon and the Red Rock Legacy Trail sit right along the route for hikers. Climbers have the Blue Diamond Area close by. Red Rock Canyon Campground is about a mile away if you want to stay overnight.