There are some official trails to hike, but our favorite thing to do was to just explore. There aren't any restrictions of where you can climb (at least when we were there), so bring some sturdy shoes, gloves, water and go explore. Dogs Allowed: Yes, on leashEntrance Fee: $5Camping Fee: $15 Eagle View Point... Continue Reading →
Valley of Fire State Park – Mouse Tanks Trail
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 →