Overview

Hype:

The Elephant Rock trail takes visitors to the base of Elephant Rock, a sandstone arch shaped like an elephant. The hike is short and easy.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 15 minutes

Length: 0.25 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Park Entrance

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Getting There

Navigate to 36.428771, -114.458312.

Park in the paved parking area on the north side of the road.

Route

From the parking area, head southwest on the well-marked trail. The trail parallels the road for 0.12 mile to the base of Elephant Rock. Return the way you came.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Coordinates: 36.428155, -114.460235

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Brochure

April 8, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

Logistics

Start: 5:35

Finish: 5:50

Story

Elephant Rock was our last stop in Valley of Fire before heading home. We took some pictures and recreated a picture from our previous trip. Then we piled in the car and made the long drive home.

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