Very quick and easy hike where you can see an abundance of Petroglyphs, red rock, sand, beautiful dessert flowers, and a tank (small pool of water that collects in a sunken rock in the desert). Distance: .8 miles round tripTime: 30 minutesStart: ... Continue Reading →
Valley of Fire State Park – Rainbow Vista & Fire Canyon Overlook
A very nice hike in sand where you can see rainbow colors in rock, beautiful desert flowers, and a lot of red rock. Distance: 1.15 miles round tripTime: 30 minutesStart: White Domes RdDifficulty: ... Continue Reading →
Valley of Fire State Park – FireWave
Short hike and simply beautiful. Distance: 1.5 miles round tripTime: 1 hourStart: White Domes RdDifficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 239 ft Clearly marked easy to follow trail, leading to great views. The main place people like to photograph is that mound above our dog Nico, called the Wave. I believe they no longer want people walking on... Continue Reading →
Valley of Fire State Park – White Domes
My oldest son made the comment that the creator must not have been able to decide what color to use so he just sent a bit of everything to color and beautify this part of the earth. Distance: 1.1 miles round trip (we got a bit lost and went 2.7... Continue Reading →
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Keystone Thrust
Not our favorite hike - it was hot, there was little shade, and the thrust wasn't spectacular, but an educational experience. Distance: 2.28 miles round tripTime: 1.5 hoursStart: White Rock Mountain Rd (Off Scenic Dr) (36.1730447,-115.4775599)Difficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 506 ft A little sun faded, but a short explanation of the hike. Standing on the thrust.... Continue Reading →
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Calico Tanks Trail
Our favorite hike in Red Rock! We loved the hike, seeing the pond with frogs, and the views of Las Vegas. Highly recommended. Distance: 2.5 miles round tripTime: 2 hoursStart: Red Rock Canyon Rd (Off Scenic Dr)Difficulty: EasyElevation Gain: 431 ft I believe this is a darkling beetle - they are sometimes referred to as... Continue Reading →