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Fire Wave &Elephant Rock
Striped sandstone, holes you can climb inside, and a rock elephant — an hour from the Las Vegas Strip.
Overview · starts Las Vegas, 5:30 am
Nevada's oldest state park looks like it is on fire at sunrise. The Aztec sandstone here is riddled with tafoni: pockets, windows and caves the size of a car, carved by salt and wind. We visit the Fire Wave, the White Domes slot and Elephant Rock, and stop at every hole worth putting your head through.
It is the easiest trip we run and the best one for families. Trails are short, the van is never far away, and we are back in Las Vegas before the pool gets crowded.
Itinerary
Hour by hour.
Pink, white and red bands of sandstone swirl under your feet. Your guide knows where to stand for the classic shot.
A short slot canyon, an old movie-set ruin, and a wall full of holes to climb into.
Petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock, then the elephant. Lunch in the van on the way back.
Route
Where your boots go.
Included
- State park entry
- Pickup on or near the Strip
- Breakfast, lunch and water
- Child-size packs for kids
Bring
- Closed shoes
- Sunglasses
- A camera with a wide lens if you have one
Not included
- Gratuities
Destination
Valley of Fire State Park
36.4299° N, 114.5135° W · 2,000 ft
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