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The 18 Best Things To Do In The Valley Of Fire

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14. The Fire Canyon Trail

If you want to make the Mouse’s Tank trail hike a little more challenging, consider adding this trail to your trip. Just keep hiking past the famous Mouse’s Tank and keep going until you come to fantastic Fire Canyon Wash which comes complete with red and orange canyon walls. You’ll find this seven-plus mile extension to be challenging as you scramble around and navigate the narrows especially if you do it when it’s hot. Your best bet is to coordinate the time and date that you take the hike with cooler weather. Give yourself between three and four hours for this trek depending on where you decide to turn around and how much time you spend enjoying the scenery.

15. The Silica Dome Trail

One of the Valley of Fire’s most unique natural attractions is the Silica Dome. Its particular geological composition includes a high concentration of silica which makes it bright white. It presents a striking contrast to the surrounding red and orange sandstone scenery.

The trail itself is a little over one mile in length and should require no more than half an hour to finish (plus time to admire the view). Mind you, the climb up the dome itself is steep. Nevertheless, if you have sturdy hiking boots, and water, and are fit, you will be fine. You’ll find the trailhead at Fire Canyon Road’s end.

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