Kent Yamachi
Did the 4 hour Red Rock Canyon trip in late December, and it was a lot of fun. The GoCar itself was fun to use, but if you have only ever driven a car, it does require some care when turning and accelerating at the same time from a dead stop. No power steering here! Despite temperatures being low, the heated seats in the front and back, along with grip warmers were sufficient. (Make sure the person in the back is wearing warm socks!) A couple of things to note- 1. It takes about 85 or so total minutes of street driving to get to and back from Red Rock Canyon, and another 25 minutes of riding within Red Rock Canyon. That leaves you around 2 hours 10 minutes to “ooh and ahh”. You don’t have a huge amount of time in Red Rock Canyon itself- We had enough time to leisurely explore the visitors center, and a mini hike at one spot along the Canyon road, and another stop for some pictures, but that was it. If your focus is on really getting into Red Rock Canyon, this is not for you. 2. For those who are concerned about the GoCar itself, there is a training video, and the controls are straightforward. The thing that takes some getting used to is really digging in and manhandling the handlebars to execute sharp turns at slow speeds, especially in the parking lots along the Red Rock drive. Fortunately, you can often go to a secluded area of the parking lot to practice and to minimize the risk of bumping into another car while backing out and turning. As for the course itself a once you get out of the city, the drive is exhilarating. Getting out of the city is also pretty easy- from the rental office, It’s essentially a straight shot there and back- I believe you only need to turn 6 times for the whole circuit. 3. If you drive a car to the rental location, be aware you have to park on the street (metered parking). The area around the rental office looks a little sketchy, so you probably shouldn’t leave anything visible in your car or backseat to avoid the risk of a smash and grab. Have fun!






