Gold Butte Back Country OHV Byway

Once a secret unmarked location The Fire Wave has quickly become a huge draw for park visitors in The Valley of Fire. The hike to the sandstone wave is just over a half mile of sand and sandstone and it's worth every step. While not as popular as The Wave in Utah the Fire Wave can be accessed without the need for a permit and provides equally stunning vistas. The trail starts across the road fr...

Start the hike from the parking area. First, the trail is fairly level and sandy. Further down the trail, there is a fairly sharp descent in the canyon below. There is a place and a marker from a film set. The trail also passes through a narrow slot. There are very good views of the surroundings and of the different colors in the rocks.

The White Domes Loop Trail is at the end of Mouse's Tank Road. Travel north from the visitor center until you get to the White Domes Parking Lot. This short loop trail wanders through short slot canyons and towering sandstone formations. From the parking lot, head south down the sandstone steps. At the bottom, you will see the remains of the movie set from The Professionals. From here, follow t...

Pastel Canyon or Pink Canyon is part of wash no. 5 in The Valley of Fire State Park and sits close to The Fire Wave and the White Dome trail yet since there is no official trail and isn't on any map it's hardly noticed.To get to the slot canyon drive on Mouse's Tank Rd. in the Valley of Fire to Parking Lot #3 or park at the bottom of Wash no. 5 in a pullout. If you park at lot #3 follow the roa...

Valley of Fire is a place that will exceed your expectations. It’s kind of small but packs a punch. Just an hour outside of Vegas, it’s the perfect retreat for anyone who is in need of a reprieve from the city lights.Anyone who has heard of this park is likely familiar with the Fire Wave . What you probably haven’t heard about is Pink Canyon. A lesser known, and equally stunning, attraction. Tr...

Five Canyon Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Overton, Nevada.