If you are looking for a longer and more challenging Valley of Fire hiking trail, consider the Prospect Trail. At the end of the Rainbow Vista trail, there is a sign pointing the way to the Fire Canyon Overlook and the way back to the parking area.Īt the end of this Valley of Fire hiking trail, there is a beautiful overlook of the canyon and a small arch. This makes the overall trail about 1.75 miles roundtrip. If you want to extend the Rainbow Vista Trail, you can tack on the Fire Canyon Overlook hike. Rainbow Vista and Fire Canyon Overlook Trail Keep an eye out for the trail’s directional markers to make sure you stay on the path. The trail is fine red sand which may make it a bit harder to walk through. There were lots of places to stop along the trail and enjoy the beautiful views. Our kids loved climbing on the rocks as we walked along the Valley of Fire trails. The Rainbow Vista Valley of Fire ends at the top of a large hill that has a great view of the park. Rainbow Vista is another short Valley Fire State Park hiking trail that is about 1-mile roundtrip. It is one of our favorite Valley of Fire hikes. The hike ends at a natural rock basin that is filled with rainfall. You also walk through a beautiful canyon. Mouse’s Tank is a fun hike to play in the sand and see some petroglyphs. 75-mile round trip hike with no real incline. We do this hike every time we visit Valley of Fire State Park because it is a great hike if you are visiting the Valley of Fire with little kids. Keep an eye for the markers along the trail and know that it is a sandy trail so it may be a more difficult hike.Īs always, be sure to bring plenty of water. Behind the hill there are beautiful pinnacles and red rock. It also is not a commonly hiked trail, so chances are, you’ll have the trail to yourself.Īt the beginning of the hike, it seems like you’re walking away from the red rocks but give it some time. This is one of the longer Valley of Fire hikes with beautiful sandstone formations. There is a narrow slot canyon that is fun to walk through and at the beginning, you can climb to the top of the domes for some beautiful views of the park, especially at sunset. To walk down the steep part of the hike, start the hike by going clockwise. It is about a one-mile hike but there are some mild changes in elevation. The White Domes Trail is another fun hike in Valley Fire State Park Nevada.

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