Annual Top of the World Advanced Off-trail Hike

NOTE: This is an ADVANCED hike that requires a reservation to attend. See our other event posts for information about easier First Day Hikes that do not require a reservation.

Park entrance fees are waived for participants. You must notify the fee booth upon entry!

** It is important that you read these details in full.
** You must email kwolfe@parks.nv.gov to get on the list. Space is limited.
Please include names of all people in your party.
Participants must be at least 10 years of age.

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WHEN: Monday, January 1. 8:30-11:30am.

WHAT: 3 miles, 800 ft. gross gain. The traditional New Year’s Day Advanced Off-Trail Hike at Valley of Fire takes us through sand and up steep sandstone to the Top of the World arch and summit above where the ram’s horn will be blown to herald the new year.

WHERE: Valley of Fire State Park. Exact location sent via email after reserving your spot.

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** This off-trail hikes is over difficult, rough terrain, sometimes with deep, soft sand, sometimes up steep, solid rock where hands may be required, and sometimes scrambling up or down boulder sized rocks.

** This off-trail hike is for experienced hikers ONLY. Approximate actual distances are given, but the nature of off-trail hiking in Valley of Fire means that the perceived distance is about twice the actual distance (i.e. a 3 mile hike ‘feels like’ a 6 mile hike.)

** You will get tired!