Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 | 8:46 p.m.
The 13-mile scenic drive at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area may be temporarily closed during periods of high visitation Thanksgiving weekend, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
The Red Rock visitor center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the rest of the weekend. BLM officials expect the most visitors between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The scenic drive is normally open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., but if park officials temporarily close it because of congestion, road signs will be posted along State Route 159. Visitors can also call 702-515-5350 to see if the scenic drive is open.
Red Rock, which is 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, boasts 195,819 acres and more than 30 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and other outdoor activities.
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