Overview

Hype:

An excellent photo point and easy 1 mile hike over loose sand. 

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: 30 minutes

Length: 1 mile 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 36.450771, -114.515133.

Route

From the trailhead, follow the well-marked trail 0.5 miles southeast to Rainbow Vista. Return the way you came.

Maps

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

Coordinates: 36.446783, -114.508554

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April 8, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Matt Laurendeau, Amanda Laurendeau, Alex Laurendeau, Caleb Laurendeau, Rose Laurendeau, Lila Laurendeau, Trey Laurendeau,

Logistics

Start: 2:00

End: 2:50

Story

After lunch on a picnic table, which was a luxury compared to our last several meals in parking lots, we did the one mile hike to the overlook and back. The kids were going pretty slow due to tired legs.

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