The Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. It was opened in 1935 and is located not far from Las Vegas and Lake Mead in the Mojave Desert. Its name derives from the red color of its rock formations. These formations are fossilized sand dunes from the time of the dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. The local fauna includes reptiles, snakes, coyotes, foxes and small mammals. Admission is charged ($15 per vehicle).
Various points of interest can be visited in the park: Arch Rock, Atlatl Rock, Beehives, Petrified Logs, Mouse’s Tank, Rainbow Vista, Fire Canyon Silica Dome, White Domes, Seven Sisters, Elephant Rock and the unmissable Fire Wave. Around these remarkable rock formations, you’ll find relatively easy hiking trails lasting from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Beware, the sun beats down hard in the desert: take good shoes, a hat, water and don’t stray far from the marked trails. The Rangers recommend that you avoid hiking above 27°C.
Valley of Fire State Park was visited on April 6, 2023.
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