The First Creek Trailhead is hike is located in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 40 minutes west of Las Vegas, but not in the Scenic Loop Road fee area. The trailhead is located on Charleston Blvd (Highway 159) south of the exit from the Scenic Loop Road. This trailhead is not in the fee area.

From town, drive out to Red Rocks. From West Charleston at the entrance to the Scenic Loop Road (Table 1, Site 519), continue west on Charleston Blvd. for 4.2 miles to a parking area on the right (west) side of the road (Site 518). This is a broad road shoulder area, not a defined parking lot. Park here; this is the trailhead.

Link to trailhead map.

The trailhead is marked by a sign and an information kiosk. If you get to the entrance to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (Site 673), turn around and drive back north for 0.5 miles to the trailhead.

The First Creek Trailhead provides access to hikes in the First Creek Canyon area, including access to a seasonal waterfall and several miles of easy to strenuous hiking.

Trails: First Creek Falls. First Creek Canyon.