This moderate hike takes you at a leisurely pace. A good level of fitness is required. Explore the dramatic red rock formations that give the park its name while you scramble and climb through boulders, crevices, brush, peaks, and plateaus. After pickup from your Las Vegas hotel at sunrise, travel by jeep or van 55 miles (89 km) to Valley of Fire State Park, the oldest state park in Nevada. On the way, pass Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Nellis Air Force Base. If you wish, you can stop at Moapa River Indian Reservation to shop for duty-free liquor, cigarettes, and fireworks. As you approach the entrance to the park, you'll glimpse Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the United States.
Once inside Valley of Fire State Park, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will lead you to the trailhead for your selected hike. During your tour, your guide will tell you about the geological forces — including faulting and erosion — that created the distinctive red rock formations. Hear about the various American Indian tribes that have called the park home for thousands of years. You'll have periodic breaks to take photos of the gorgeous natural landscape and recharge with complimentary snacks and water.
Duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes