First Creek Trailhead — Attraction in Summerlin South

Absolutely loved this hike. It's not necessarily inside Red Rock Park so you don't have to pay to hike! The parking area is level and there is plenty of space. (Although you should make sure your car is completely locked and valuables are hidden. Thefts do occur occasionally.) The path isn't extremely difficult, there are rocky or sandy areas but not too bad. Once you get towards the waterfall (which is off the main trail) it gets a little rough but not too bad. The waterfall itself is easy to miss so if you don't see it at first, don't hesitate to ask someone in the area. The main trail goes all the way up to the peak of Mt. Wilson. I've been three times now and seen something new each time. Many people take their dogs on the hike with no problems, make sure to pick up after your dogs and yourself!!! No restrooms on the actual trail, there is one a couple miles north at the actual overlook though. There are plenty of stopping places along the trail to take a break or have a snack. There are no trash cans along the trail so please remember to leave no trace and pick up after yourselves. Amazing hike, highly recommend.

Summary: Not a difficult hike, free, beautiful sights,...

Unfortunately no longer a local secret or secluded in anyway - it is nearly impossible to have the falls to yourself anymore after precip falls of any kind, as even early on weekdays it will be super packed here now.

Regardless, First Creek is the epitome of a perfect desert oasis and this is arguably the best free hike anywhere near Las Vegas. You get sweeping views of the Red Rock mountains and end it in a tranquil seasonal waterfall/stream/pool surrounded by lush vegetation.

This is a generally an easy hike, as most of it consists of a flat trail on a wide path with almost zero elevation gain or significant obstacles. However, closer to the waterfall area it does get more tricky, and from my experiences here there doesn’t seem to be an exact route to pool. There are so many meandering breakoff/secondary trails, and at times you have to scramble over boulders, slide down slopes or cross the stream - this is part of the adventure that makes this trail so fun!

On hot days it’s very refreshing to take off your boots and step into the water - I would recommend flip-flops and a hiking pole...

Free trailhead in the Red Rock National Conservation Area. Trail starts on a sandy / gravely plateau, but gets more rocky and difficult as you get in to the canyon. It took me 3 hours for a round trip. Once you get in to the Rainbow Mountains Wilderness, the trails become hard to follow. An offline copy of the area in Google Maps was helpful. But a dedicated GPS trail app / device will be helpful. Light is best early in the mornings. Bring more water than you think you'll need. There are thousands of Joshua trees when you start out. That changes to deciduous trees as you get higher in elevation and deeper in the canyon. I didn't see any wild horses or burros, but there were tons of fresh poop on the trail. I found the lower "waterfall". The creekbed was dry, but there was water in the pool below the waterfall. Never found the...