First Creek Trail is a really decent hike located about the mid point of the Wilson Cliffs in Red Rock Canyon. This trail is outside of the Scenic Loop and fee area. It takes you through a deep canyon surrounded by steep, sandstone cliffs. First Creek flows through a small channel which, like the canyon around it, is surrounded by steep, rocky walls. The trail follows First Creek deep into the canyon. It continues beyond the source of the stream and takes hikers to places that facilitate rock climbing. This trail and stream follow a substantial grade. The hike, while not difficult at all, is more challenging than others at Red Rock Canyon. The steep grade also gives this stream a unique quality.

As First Creek makes its way through the canyon, hundreds of tiny emerald green pools are formed. Feeding each pool is a tiny water fall with cool, snowmelt water. Our photo tour of First Creek looks at the emerald pools which hide themselves from the other hikers and some of the other sights that a visitor is likely to encounter.