Red Rock Ramble

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Motorcycle Type : Other

I have ridden this and it is very cool looking, but the real gem of a ride is just N.W. of red rock canyon.
Take Hwy. 95 N.W. out of Vegas a short distance to Hwy 157, this is the Mt. Charleston loop and can be a great escape from the blazing summer heat.
It comes around and dumps you out on Hwy. 95 again at Hwy. 156, if you so choose you can do this from Vegas in 3 hours or make it an all day thing.

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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Clarification for those unfamiliar with the Las Vegas area, what's identified on the map above as "road 159" is actually Charleston Blvd. To get to the Red Rock Canyon loop, just head west on Charleston out of town past the Redrock Hotel and Casino, past the 215 and keep ridin'. It's a nice ride and as you're exiting the scenic loop, turn right on 159 (Charleston Blvd.) to Bonnie Springs/Old Nevada for more sightseeing or just a great meal. Enjoy!

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Motorcycle Type : Sport

If you do go on this road, it's not just "car-dorks". It's also cyclists, joggers, rangers, debris from the desert as well as hikers. Be very very weary of your surroundings and head of you. I took a turn last year and went down because of gravel half way into the road after passing the apex. Tourists love to park randomly on the side of the road and as they leave that parking spot, they kick up and out all kinds of shit onto the road. Aside from all this stuff, it is a great road, some technical turns as well as some great sweepers.

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Motorcycle Type : Sport

Agreed with Reyes. Although this is a beautiful road to take on the motorcycle it is by far not one to attempt to tackle at high speeds. I believe the posted speed limit is 25 or 35 for the length of the loop. It is normally packed with tourists, cyclists, runners, and hikers. I cycle there and it really bothers me when a motorcyclist comes flying by. Please use proper caution on the loop; I know a handful of cyclists that have wound up in the hospital due to driver carelessness. Other than that is is a beautiful ride. Take is slow and absorb the scenery. Stop and watch the rock climbers or do some hiking yourself.