Lost Creek–Children's Discovery
An interpretive Red Rock loop through riparian habitat to a seasonal waterfall spur.
- Distance
- 0.8 mi · Loop
- Time
- 20 min
- Surface
- Natural trail; exact tread composition not published
- Grade / hills
- 87 ft gain; numeric grade not published
Start
Lost Creek Trailhead, Red Rock Scenic Drive
Directions
Route
- Begin at Lost Creek Trailhead and take the trail to the right.
- Share the opening with Willow Spring Loop, then stay on the Children's Discovery route when the trails split near interpretive Site 3.
- Continue around the interpretive route and take the signed short spur beyond Site 4 only when conditions allow to view the seasonal waterfall.
- Return on the signed discovery route to Lost Creek Trailhead.
Good to know
Official distances conflict: the January 2026 guide says 0.8 mile round trip, a 2018 georeferenced BLM map says 0.60-mile loop, and an older page says 0.7 mile. This record uses the current guide. Surface measurements are not published, and the stream and waterfall are seasonal; never enter flowing water and check rain, heat, reservations, and alerts.