State Park · NV
23 trails · 28 places · 34 audio stories for the drive
Parkwolf’s Valley of Fire ranking
1SightFire WaveCurving stripes ripple across the sandstone like a low desert wave.
2SightElephant RockA quick walk to an elephant-shaped sandstone arch.
3SightAtlatl RockClimb above the road for petroglyphs framed by red sandstone.
4SightFire Canyon / Silica Dome OverlookA roadside stop for the pale dome and fiery canyon bands.
5SightWhite DomesShort loop, pale domes, a slot canyon and a film-set wall.
6SightPastel CanyonA short, shallow canyon of pastel bands on the Seven Wonders route.
7SightRainbow VistaA ridge-top panorama over miles of multicolored sandstone.
8SightMouse's TankA short canyon walk where petroglyphs lead to a rain-fed basin.
9SightHistoric CabinsCCC sandstone cabins make a shaded picnic stop.Hiking
EasyFire Wave Trail1.4 mi · 1.3 hrA sandy out-and-back to a wave of pink and cream sandstone.ModerateWhite Domes Loop1.1 mi · 45 minA short loop with a sandstone slot and movie-set remains.
ModerateFire Wave/7 Wonders Loop Trail1.8 mi · 2 hrA short loop through striped rock and pastel washes, with tricky turns.
ModerateFire Wave, White Domes and Seven Wonders Loop3.8 mi · 2.5 hrA slot canyon, Fire Wave and painted sandstone in one loop.
EasyMouse’s Tank Trail0.7 mi · 36 minLook up as you walk: petroglyphs mark a sandy red-rock canyon.
ModeratePink/Pastel Canyon Trail1.6 mi · 1.5 hrFollow pink-banded sandstone into a narrow desert wash.
EasyRainbow Vista Trail1 mi · 45 minA sandy canyon walk to a rugged overlook above Fire Canyon
EasyElephant Rock Direct Route0.2 mi · 20 minA quick desert walk to a sandstone arch shaped like an elephant.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Valley of Fire Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Valley of Fire State Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Fire Wave: Walk to the Stripes“You're approaching the Fire Wave parking area, the start of the walk to its pink-and-cream striped sandstone. Allow an hour or two for the one point four-mile round trip over loose sand and uneven rock.”
Plays as you drive up to Fire Wave in the Parkwolf Valley of Fire Tour Guide.
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647 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
11 sightingsMojave Desert TortoiseMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
23 sightingsSidewinderMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
18 sightingsBlack-tailed JackrabbitMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
11 sightingsRingtailMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
19 sightingsRed-tailed HawkMost seen around 10 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Valley of Fire. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.