Sandstone Quarry - Red Rock Canyon NCA, NV
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garmin_geek
N 36° 09.745 W 115° 27.021
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Sandstone Quarry parking area on the Red Rock canyon scenic drive is the trailhead for two hikes. Elevation here is about 4280 feet. There are a total of 23 different hikes list on the web site for all of Red Rock Canyon NCA. Toilets.
Waymark Code: WMB00B
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2011
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The two marked trails from this parking are:
CALICO TANKS: From Sandstone Quarry the trail heads north from its junction with the Turtlehead Peak Trail to just past the Agave roasting pit site. Just beyond this site, the trail veers up a side canyon to the right where it follows ascending rock terraces to a large natural water tank (tinaja). Water may be present in the tanks after seasonal rains. (2.5 miles round trip, moderately strenuous, rock scrambling and route finding skills recommended).
TURTLEHEAD PEAK: From Sandstone Quarry the trail heads north over a narrow rise, in and out of a wash, then continues for a short distance along the northwest side of Turtlehead Peak. Scramble up a ravine to the saddle and follow the steep ridge to the top. The trail is intermittent and composed of loose rock. (5 miles round trip, very strenuous).
The top half of this hike is unmarked and you must pick your way through loose rocks and scree to reach the summit. The summit is about 6000 foot elevation.
There is also access to rocking climbing from this trailhead.
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