![]() This trail takes you to a sudden small cliff with a view out into Fire Canyon Wash. The parking lot will be the first parking area you encounter and will be on the right. ![]() Trailhead location: From the visitor center, take White Domes Road into the park for 1.1 miles. The trail ends at Mouse’s Tank where the terrain creates a small pool that collects rainwater. Along the route the walls of the canyon offer an impressive display of ancient petroglyphs. This short and mostly flat trail travels through Petroglyph Canyon. You will see the entrance to pink canyon almost immediately. From the car, walk east into the wash located just off the road, then immediately turn north and walk up the wash. Only park on the lighter gray concrete on the shoulder of the dip, not the dirt. At dip #5 you can park on the right (east) side of the road on the shoulder. As you drive, you will cross a number of large obvious dips in the road. Trailhead location: From the visitor center, take White Domes Road/Mouse’s Tank Road for 4.1 miles. Time to hike: 10 minutes, but you will want to stay longer to explore Since it is not listed in park handouts, few people know it is there. Pink Canyon is a small unmarked canyon with beautiful light pink walls. Trailhead location: From the visitor center, take White Domes Road/Mouse’s Tank Road into the park for 5.6 miles until the road dead-ends at the parking lot for the While Domes Loop. This is where you will find what remains of the 1965 movie, The Professionals. From here, the trail enters a slot canyon before finally opening to reveal expansive views of the desert.ĭifficulty: Easy (however the first portion of the trail includes a steep and uneven natural staircase) After descending a rocky “staircase” that flows between rock formations you reach a sandy desert floor. This short loop offers a variety of interesting features. Note: There is cell reception at parking lot #3. The trailhead is across the street from the parking lot. Trailhead location: From the visitor center, take White Domes Road/Mouse’s Tank Road into the park for 4.7 miles. Time required: 45-60 minutes (plan to spend a while exploring The Fire Wave and surrounding area) The Fire Wave trail is not currently listed on the parks trail map but is an established park trail. The route is relatively easy to follow and there are trail markers that lead the way across the sandstone to the viewpoint. The trail follows a faint sandy path and then switches to traversing sandstone to get to The Fire Wave. This short hike leads to an amazing sandstone formation that takes the shape of a wave made up of impressive alternating red and tan stripes like those found at the famous Wave in Arizona. The Best Hikes in Valley of Fire State Park 1) The Fire Wave Leave no trace: Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Leave No Trace guidelines.Ĭheck out my guide to visiting Valley Of Fire State Park for More Details.Be prepared: Bring plenty of water and pack the 10 essentials when hiking.Maps: Grab the park hiking trail map before heading out.Dogs: Valley of Fire is dog-friendly! All hikes allow dogs on leash.In the hotter months plan to hike early or late in the day to avoid the worst heat. Best Season: The best time to visit Valley of Fire State Park is between October and April when the temperatures are cooler.The hikes below are in order from my most to least favorite. To help you make the most out of your visit, this post outlines everything you need to know about the best hikes in Valley of Fire State Park. All are fantastic, but some are definitely better than others. On my last visit, I explored all the hikes in Valley of Fire except 3 (Prospect, Old Arrowhead Road, Charlie’s Spring). With 12 official trails, it is hard to prioritize if you are only in the park for short time. The best way to take in the variety and hidden gems of Valley of Fire is to get out of the car and explore on foot. Valley of Fire State Park offers colorful geology and breathtaking views at every turn.
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