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Brownstone Canyon Loop, NV

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Difficulty 3 of 5
Distance One Way 7.27 miles
Trailhead Elevation 4,311 feet
Accumulated Gain 2,135 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 14.38
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking & Historic
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7  2014-10-02 exploreaz
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Overview: A lovely off-trail adventure circumnavigating Turtlehead Peak. The loop takes you past history galore - some very nice panels of petroglyphs and pictographs along with two CCC dam projects, and an old miner's cabin if you're willing to make a detour.






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    From Las Vegas, drive west on Charleston Boulevard, which turns into NV-159; or drive west on NV-160 to the junction with NV-159. Just follow Route 159 until you see the entrance for Red Rocks NCA. To reach the trailhead, follow the one-way Scenic Loop to the Sandstone Quarry parking area. The trail begins at the large signs near the bathrooms.
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