This was an amazing hike! This is definitely a workout for a newbie. This is our second trip to Red Rock the first was during our honeymoon, the second we were going to hike! I did not expect this to be such a hardcore hike, but we also probably made it more difficult because there's no real indication once you leave the gravel & sand paths in certain places. Let's just say we were far more adventurous than some of the people before us. All of it was worth it.
It's breathtaking & it will work out your calves/quads - make sure you wear really good shoes with support & tread - no kidding there were points that I got a bit of vertigo from the heights. We made it almost to Turtlehead Peak, but it was getting dark & considering we were thinking this was just a hiking trail, we didn't pack any water or flash lights or snacks & it was close to 8pm. Next time, we'll pack accordingly & spend more time drinking the view in!