Valley of Fire State Park: Hiking

Valley of Fire State Park

This page contains information on hiking in Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada.

Hiking

There are many intriguing hikes available within the Park. Inquire at the Visitor Center for suggestions on day hikes or varying length and terrain.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Arrowhead Loop Trail
Distance:	1.5 mile loop	Rating:	Moderate
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Description:	This trail provides excellent views of Lake Mead and Elephant Rock.

Mouse's Tank / Petroglyph Canyon Trail
Distance:	.5 miles round trip	Rating:	Easy
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Description:	Ancient petroglyphs can be found on this trail. At the end of the hike you will come across a water basin (a tinaja) that an Indian named Mouse used for drinking water when he hid in this area.

Petrified Logs Loop Trail
Distance:	.25 mile loop	Rating:	Easy
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Description:	This is trail leads to fenced-in petrified logs, the most common local fossil.

White Domes Loop Trail
Distance:	1.25 mile loop	Rating:	Moderate
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Description:	This trail provides a fascinating adventure through petrified sand dunes, cross bedding, the remains of a movie set, slot canyons, and Indian marbles, among other fascinating erosional features and amazingly subtle color variations. A trail brochure is available at the Visitor Center.

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This page was last updated Monday, June 15, 2009