Rainbow Vista Trail

Rainbow Vista is located in the heart of Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park and only a short drive, north on I-15 out of Las Vegas.To get to Rainbow Vista drive the loop road toward the park's visitor center. It's a good idea to stop here if you need water, snacks, or a map. Remember the desert gets hot in the summer.Take the road, Mouse's Tank Road, up the hill toward Mouse's Tank and follow t...

Start the hike from the parking area. At the beginning, the trail is rather sandy. Further in, the trail gets easier and has wonderful views of the surrounding rocks and there is interesting desert vegetation. The colors in the rocks are incredible! This is one one the prettier hikes in the park.

This short hike takes you through a red sandstone canyon covered in beautiful Native American rock art. The incredible amount and concentration of petroglyphs on this hike make this a must-see in Valley of Fire State Park. There is a parking lot roughly one mile north of the visitor center where the Petroglyph Canyon Trail starts. There is also a nice covered picnic area across the street from...

Start the hike from the parking area for the Petroglyph Canyon Trail. The trail is not difficult to hike, but has deep sand in some places. There are very good views of the rock formations and of the desert vegetation and there are a couple of places where petroglyphs can be seen. The view at the tank is quite beautiful!

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

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. ...