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By Deke Castleman

A quarter-mile trail near the east entrance of Valley of Fire leads to Elephant Rock, one of the best, and easily one of the most photographed, examples of eroding sandstone in Nevada's oldest state park.
Dig your feet into deep red sand at the bottom of a narrow canyon on the mile-long Petroglyph Trail. Scan the cliffs on the left side of the trail to see hundreds of ancient rock carvings.
You can do the easiest rock climbing at Valley of Fire by ascending a five-story staircase that goes up the face of sheer Atlatl Rock. The vertigo-inducing open riser brings you eye level with petroglyphs, the origins of which are impossible to imagine.
Even seemingly sheer walls require little to no technical climbing for the balanced and brave. The porous sandstone has plenty of convenient holds for your hands and feet. You don't have to climb too far to reach a ridge and firm footing.

Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest State Park. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Read More

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100 Pioneer Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027 Map

Distance: 35.9 mi.
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1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027

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950 West Mesquite Blvd.
Mesquite, NV 89027 Map

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Major Airports near Valley of Fire State Park

	Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport	43.8 map
Ontario International Airport	240.9 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	253.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Valley of Fire State Park

	Distance (mi.)
Saint George Municipal Airport	67.4 map
Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport	131.0 map
Grand Canyon National Park Airport	137.5 map

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Originating	From
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$146