Hiking Rainbow Vista Trail
Valley of Fire
Overview
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Sun 67 | 44 |
Mon 69 | 45 |
Tue 67 | 45 |
Wed 64 | 43 |
Thu 59 | 41 |
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Sun 67 | 44 |
Mon 69 | 45 |
Tue 67 | 45 |
Wed 64 | 43 |
Thu 59 | 41 |
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Ruby taking in the overlook
Rainbow Vista hike is an excellent family-friendly hike with beautiful views. The standard loop goes to an overlook of Fire Canyon, then circles back taking in another view of Fire Canyon before crossing an open area back to the trailhead. The hike gets its name from the incredible colors of the rock seen along the trail. It is a popular trail, and for a good reason!
Heading to the viewpoint.
Getting There
Reach the park visitor center by taking exit 93 from I-15 if coming from the east ,or exit 75 if coming from the west (Las Vegas). From the highway, the route to the park is well signed. There is a fee to enter the park ($10 as of 2018 for day use).
From the Visitor Center, go north on the Mouse's Tank Rd/White Domes Rd for 1.7 miles to a signed parking area on the right that is the trailhead.
Fake(?) rock art. Interesting though, at the trailhead.
Route
From the trailhead, follow the well-worn trail as it heads west. It braids as it crosses the open area, generally stay on the most used path on the right. After just a few minutes, the out-and-back junction for the Fire Canyon Overlook is reached. The Fire Canyon Overlook is a nice side trip and recommended. The side trail ends at a dryfall overlooking Fire Canyon below. Return the back to the junction when complete.
The trail loops back on the north side of the open area. Be sure to follow the social trail up the slickrock near the Fire Canyon Junction to a viewpoint.
Photos
Maps
| Trailhead |
11S 722672mE 4036824mN N36° 27' 03" W114° 30' 55" |
| Fire Overlook |
11S 723299mE 4036384mN N36° 26' 48" W114° 30' 31" |
| Viewpoint |
11S 723015mE 4036742mN N36° 27' 00" W114° 30' 42" |