Summer Sunrise Hike

Start the day with a beautiful sunrise hike on the Rainbow Vista trail. See the sun rise over Silica Dome before continuing on, guided by a Park Ranger, to learn about the Park's geology, wildlife, and plants. 

Need to Know

• Pets allowed (must be on a 6 foot leash)
• Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• Program is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice. Check the website for updates before you head out.
• Meet at the Rainbow Vista Trailhead (can be found on Google Maps). 
• The trailhead is ~2miles north from the turn-off to White Domes Road (also called Mouse's Tank Road). The turn off is ~3.5 miles from both the West and East entrances to the park. 

What to Bring

• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing

What to Expect

• A guided hike on the 1-mile long Rainbow Vista Trail. 
• An optional off-trail trek up a steep incline for views of the sunrise.
  • (Google Earth link to sunrise viewing spot: https://earth.app.goo.gl/?apn=com.google.earth&isi=293622097&ius=googleearth&link=https%3a%2f%2fearth.google.com%2fweb%2f%4036.44994542,-114.51160809,664.10630671a,0d,60y,170.90800098h,83.33213378t,0r%2fdata%3dCgRCAggBIhoKFkNJSE0wb2dLRUlDQWdJQzhnSlNfT2cQBUICCABKDQj___________8BEAA)
• Sandy terrain (beachy type sand) and minimal scrambling/navigating over rocks. 
• Pace of the hike will be tailored to the group's needs. 

Fees & Registration

• Included with regular park entrance fee. 
• Park entrance fee: $10/$15 per vehicle, NV-Res/Non-NV Res
• Drop-in welcome; No reservation required

Contact

This program is hosted by VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK. For questions, contact:
Kayla Wolfe
Park Interpreter
kwolfe@parks.nv.gov
(702)397-2088

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Nevada State Parks is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors. If you need a reasonable communication accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the park or event coordinator no later than 10 days in advance so we have time to work with you and support your visit.