The Keystone Thrust trail is located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  This is an area where you can experience – hands-on – a location where two continental plates come together.  This “shoving match” has resulted in a geological fault, with several different rock layers.

The trail itself is a rather short 2.4 mile out & back hike.  While it’s a shorter hike, it does contain a decent amount of elevation gain.  So, it’s generally rated as a “moderately strenuous” hike.  Along the way, keep your eyes open for an old, ancient agave roasting pit.

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