First Creek Falls is a small seasonal waterfall where First Creek tumbles over a fern-covered conglomerate wall in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area west of Las Vegas. The easy desert-valley walk reaches the falls, which flow best after rain or runoff.
First Creek Falls sits on First Creek. You'll find it in Clark, Nevada. It is protected within Red Rock Canyon NCA (BLM).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Las Vegas, the closest town.
When to go: winter. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
