The stunning landscape glows red for miles into the horizon and is particularly beautiful at sunset. Located in the Mojave Desert, Valley of Fire State Park is home to 46,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone, formed by shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. Visit the Fire Wave, which is probably one of the most gorgeous spots in the Valley of Fire with white and red zebra stripes that create incredible photo opportunities.
Those hoping to discover more about the valley’s history will find a great visitor center that features comprehensive interpretive displays and exhibits with information on local ecology, geology, and prehistory. In the 1920s, “Valley of Fire” was named by a AAA official who was traveling the road at sunset and reportedly explained that the entire region looked like it was on fire. Any photo taken close up means the photographer has broken rules to climb on rocks. How Valley of Fire Got Its Nameīefore Valley of Fire became a designated Nevada State Park, a road was built through the valley as part of the Arrowhead Trail to connect Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The Fire Valley State Park is stunning, I was very glad to see this and walk in this amazing landscape but the actual elephant rock is not as big, impressive or even as noticeable as made out in many descriptions and by many photographers. The park opened in 1934 and was officially designated Valley of Fire State Park in 1935, becoming Nevada’s first state park. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the park from 1933 through the early 1940s, making campgrounds, stone cabins, trails, and roads. In 1931, a transfer of 8,760 acres of federal land to the state of Nevada began the creation of Valley of Fire State Park. Thomas, which eventually wound up flooded by the waters of Lake Mead during construction of the Hoover Dam in the early 1930s. By the mid-1860s, Mormon missionaries settled St. Valley of Fire State Park HistoryĪncient petroglyphs were carved into red sandstone rock formations at Valley of Fire State Park-a remnant from the Ancestral Puebloans living in and around the modern-day Moapa Valley area 2,500 years ago. Of all the state and national parks in Nevada, Valley of Fire remains a favorite for visitors and locals alike, thanks to the fiery sandstone formations swirling through the valley, ancient petroglyphs carved into its stones, stunning red sandstone rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and quick access from the Las Vegas Valley. In addition to the natural wonders, you can visit an area where there are 3,000-year-old petroglyphs carved into the sandstone.The Best of Valley of Fire – Sunrise to Sunset Take the time to explore Valley of Fire State Park. You can climb up the rocks to get a closer view. It can be easily seen by the road on a drive by or you can park at the parking lot and hike to the bottom of the sandstone formation. Elephant Rock and an arch formation that resembles an elephant, hence the name. You must take the hiking trail to explore Elephant Rock. The hike does not take long and the trail makes it easy to get to the base of Elephant Rock. Elephant Rock at Valley of Fire Overview. However, there is no place to park or stop on the highway to take pictures. We didn’t realize it until we go there, but Elephant Rock is located right next to the highway. Park at the visitor’s station and follow the trail.
One of the stunning rock arch formations you’ll see at Valley of Fire is Elephant Rock. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 min to complete. Check out this 1.3-mile loop trail near Overton, Nevada. Length 1.3 miElevation gain 173 ftRoute type Loop. This is one of Nevada’s oldest state parks, where you can see red rock formations that were formed millions of years ago. Easy 4.3 (350) Valley of Fire State Park. The Valley of Fire State Park is located about 50 miles from Las Vegas. Every time we go, we try to visit a new area. My family loves to road trip from Utah to Las Vegas. Important Information This rock is a fine example of an arch in the shape of an elephant.
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