Ice Box Canyon Waterfall in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV

Hike Ice Box Canyon Waterfall Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV

Class 2 2.5 miles 500 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Oct 1, 2017
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This is one of the more popular trails in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, but includes some fun moves on boulders to get to the base of Ice Box Canyon Falls. From the trailhead, a pretty direct and well-maintained trail leads to the mouth of Ice Box Canyon before dropping off the north side and into the bouldery wash that leads into the narrows. From here there is plenty of Class 2 boulder-hopping up to the base of the falls. Unfortunately I've had no luck seeing the waterfall flowing even after three visits. Maybe you'll have better luck.

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The trail takes you into the wash.
The trail takes you into the wash.
Rocky wash for a while.
Rocky wash for a while.
Ice Box Canyon Falls.
Ice Box Canyon Falls.
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Looking back down the canyon from the falls.
Looking back down the canyon from the falls.
I did a mini scramble to try to find a way to the top. This is a shot looking down-canyon from the side of the falls. I couldn't find a way up.
I did a mini scramble to try to find a way to the top. This is a shot looking down-canyon from the side of the falls. I couldn't find a way up.

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