点评:If you’re looking to experience the beauty of the Mojave Desert while visiting Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. The scenic drive is a 13-mile one-way loop with numerous pull-offs where you can stop, take photos, and enjoy some incredible views. There are more than 25 hiking trails that branch off the scenic loop, ranging from short nature walks to challenging hikes.
I visited in May, and for me, it was already a little too hot to enjoy hiking in the desert. We drove the scenic loop and stopped at several trailheads, walking a short distance down many of the trails before heading back to the air-conditioned car. We quickly realized we weren’t prepared for the desert heat, but it gave us a great preview of what the area has to offer.
Even without completing any of the hikes, I was amazed by the colorful rock formations, desert landscape, and scenic overlooks. There are plenty of places to pull over and simply appreciate the views without committing to a long hike.
Next time, I’d definitely visit during the cooler months so I can spend more time exploring the trails. If you plan to hike, be sure to bring plenty of water, wear sun protection, and start early in the day. Even if you only drive the loop, Red Rock Canyon is a beautiful escape from the Las Vegas Strip and well worth the visit.
翻译:如果你希望在游览拉斯维加斯的同时领略莫哈韦沙漠的魅力,那么红岩峡谷绝对值得列入行程安排。沿着这条风景优美的环形道路行驶,单程距离约为13英里,沿途设有多处停车区,你可以在此驻足拍照,欣赏绝美的景色。此外,还有25多条徒步小径从这条环形路延伸出去,难度各异,既有适合休闲散步的短途路线,也有极具挑战性的长途徒步路径。
我是在5月份去的,对我而言……此时的气温已经有些过高,不适合在沙漠中徒步。我们驾车沿着观光环线行驶,在几个徒步起点处停车,沿着许多小径走了没多远便又回到开着空调的车里。我们很快意识到自己并未做好应对沙漠高温的准备,不过这也让我们对这片地区的魅力有了初步的了解。
即便没有完成任何一次徒步,那些色彩斑斓的岩石构造、广袤的沙漠景观以及绝美的观景台仍让我惊叹不已。有很多地方可以停车,只需静静欣赏周围的景色,而无需进行长途徒步。
下次我一定会选择在天气较凉爽的季节前来,这样就能有更多时间探索各条步道。如果你打算徒步,请务必带上足够的水、做好防晒措施,并尽早出发。即便只是驾车环游一圈,红岩峡谷也是逃离拉斯维加斯喧嚣市区的绝佳去处,绝对值得一游。