Valley of Fire. The Valley of Fire State Park is situated just 35 miles north east of Las Vegas near the village of Overton, NV. You can reach it by driving north on interstate 15 for approximately 30 miles, then turning east on Route 169 at the Moapa Indian Reservation. It is less than an hour drive from the Las Vegas strip.
There are numerous Indian petroglyphs and pictographs on the rock formations throughout the Park. A short, easy ΒΌ-mile walk along Mouse’s Tank trail permits you to view thousands of these ancient drawings at close range.
This peculiar desert landscape contains a wide variety of volcanic rock and eroded red sandstone in fascinating multihued formations. The park gets its name from the fiery appearance of the red cliffs when the morning sunset strikes them. The strange geological features give this area an unearthly look. In fact, the Valley of Fire has been used as the location for many Hollywood films including one of the Star Trek series and several prehistoric sagas.
Desert Hike
The Lost City Museum of Archeology is located a few miles up route 169 in Overton. It gives you a glimpse into the ancient world of the great Pueblo civilizations that once populated the region.
Most of the Park is easily accessible along route 169 and via a short access road into the hills. It has a visitor center with interpretive exhibits about the geology, archeology, flora and fauna of the region. There are numerous walking trails along the roads including some handicapped accessible trails. It has a small campground and many locations for rock climbing or bouldering.
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