I read about this area after the Southern Nevada Water Authority purchased the property. It had…read morebeen on my to do list for many years but I never took the opportuinity to visit. It's approximately 50 miles north of Las Vegas in the Moapa Valley. Having been in the area a few months ago hiking, the thought of making a visit here came to the front of my brain and this became part 2 of an exploration two of us did yesterday. The site was once a ranch. The palm trees are from a time when the area near here had a number of resorts because of the numerous warm springs in this area. The springs create this fork of the Muddy River that flows into Lake Mead. The springs have a temperature of about 90 degrees. There is a 3/4 mile loop trail with many interpretive panels so you know what you're looking at. It's a packed dirt walking path and it winds its way through the palm trees, along the Pederson Creek, and past the old farm implements from when this was a working ranch. The two of us took our time doing the loop, reading all the signs, and enjoying the sound of water. Desert rats like me don't hear water very much except in the shower so this area is a treat! If you come here, do stop at the Wildlife Refuge about 1/10 of a mile north of this area and administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Go and enjoy an un-desert like experience!!!

I took a drove out to the Warm Springs Natural Area to get away from the city for a spell. This is…read morea part of an old ranch that is now run by the SNWA. They have cleaned up the place making some repairs and devloping some trails. Now it is a cool place to walk around, see the animals and some rare dace fish that don't live anywhere else. You can enjoy the sounds of a babbling brook fed by the crystal clear springs of the area. Just don't go for swim. You'll disrupt the habitats. This is a hidden gem sort of place. So hidden that you may just have the place to youself. What more could you ask for?

WOW! This was an amazing short, kid-friendly, and as-difficult-as-you-want-it hike! The main…read moretrail is mostly sandy. This wasn't an issue on the beautiful, 50°, clear-weather day we were there late December. However, you may choose to climb here and there to get different views or a different level of workout. There are petroglyphs along the hike which is especially fun for kids to look out for and spot. At the start of the trail there is a key that gives possible interpretations for the symbols. We think we got to the end of the trail. There was a sharp "up" right after a small puddle of water after turning left that didn't seem to have a way down. The trail was well-trafficked but it didn't feel crowded. Everyone was passed was very kind and there were even enough people to take group photos for us every now and again.

It is one of the shorter trail and easy access for Valley of Fire. It is 1.1 miles from Valley of…read moreFire. The entire trail last 1 miles round trip. Sandy trail with least strength and elevation differences is minor. Along the trail has petroglyphs on the wall. We saw human holding hand. I believe there is very much how many in the family. We also saw shape like goat, big horn sheep or deer. The drawing is interesting for many years ago. At the end of the track like small pool where look like mouse trap. This trail just need to bring camera. You will not require water.

It has been 15 years since the first time I hiked Arrow Canyon and I didn't remember how hard it is…read moreon the feet. First off, follow April's directions. They are spot on. At one time there was a dispute about the right of way to get to the canyon. The owner of the house attempted to block people from using the road around his house. It is a public road because it goes to a community well. Stay on the dirt road and don't go on any of the red dirt that are his two driveways. Just before the well house, the access road makes a right and goes down a short grade. Beyond here is the low clearance parking. Don't go further unless you have a high clearance vehicle. 4 wheel drive is not needed. As you start the hike from the trailhead, you'll notice that there's a lot of gravel and some large rocks. For the first part of the hike to the slot canyon, there are use trails on thje higher ground where there are brown weeds. Use these trails--your feet will thank you. When you get to the slot canyon, you have to walk on the rocks. After entering the rock canyon, look to your right and you'll see some Indian petroglyphs but also a lot of names scratched into the rocks by people who have hiked the canyon. The genuine rock art is generally lighter in definition because of repatination. The lighter figures and drawings are newer and are not genuine Indian rock art. The hike continues and you come to an area where a side canyon enters the main one. Don't turn left--keep going straight around the large mound of large rocks washed there in flash flooding. You'll soon come to what's known as Swamp Cave, a climbing destination. The rock face has a lot of bolts and carabiners into which the climbers string their ropes. About a mile from the cave, you get to the halfway point when you reach the check dam built by the CCC in the 1930s. This is the end of the hike for most people although there's a rope and a fixed bolt on the rock for those who want to get to the top of the dam. I do not recommend that. You never know the age or condition of the rope. Take the time for a snack at the dam. Then head back to your car. The hike is listed as 5 miles. The two of us each had 5.9 miles on our wrist measuring devices. Arrow Canyon is an historical place and a good hike. Treat the history well. Also, wear hiking boots. Don't try to hike this in sneakers unless you want very sore feet. Happy hiking!

We have done this hike at least once a year for the last 3 years, the first time we used a car so…read morethe hike was much further but if you use a high clearance vehicle you can get to the actual trailhead. If coming from Vegas, take 15 North to the Glendale exit near Moapa, take Route 168 about 11 miles until you see a house alone on the left with a gate to a dirt road. The dirt road will take you around the house to the road you will need a high clearance vehicle for, it's windy and rocky so be careful but it takes you to the trailhead, you can't drive any further. We've been the only people out here hiking at times so make sure your prepared for anything. The hike round trip is about 5 miles, pretty much no elevation change. There is a slot canyon section with petroglyphs so keep your eyes open as not to miss a thing. The turn around point is a dam, if you're a rock climber you can probably go further but we have our dog with us and never have. It can get muddy since it's basically a wash but the majority of the trail is rock. It's a fun and interesting hike...I can't believe it's not on here, I want to keep it to myself but I want you to experience it as well!

Beautiful and clean park right by the golf course! The scenery is lovely here and there is a…read moresmaller walking path along with a playground, basketball court, and what appears to be an empty sand box now (maybe that used to be a volleyball court). Nice area.

Quiet park on the hill by the golf course. Little parking lot. Very well maintained grass fields…read more Barbecue area and extended playground.

This place is truly beautiful. So many scenic routes, trails and rock formations. No pictures do it…read morejustice. I need to shout out Carol at the visitor center. She was kind, friendly, patient and had an answer for every question. She was curious about our travels and really pleasant to talk to. I feel like she is just a volunteer but someone give that woman a bonus or something. She deserves it and really added to our experience.

Valley of Fire State Park is one of the most breathtaking places I've ever visited. The bright red…read morerock formations almost look like you're on another planet, and every turn offers another incredible view. The scenic drive alone is worth the trip, but there are also plenty of great spots to stop, explore, and take photos. I especially enjoyed seeing the unique rock formations and the ancient petroglyphs. Everything was well maintained, and it was easy to spend several hours just taking in the scenery. If you're visiting the Las Vegas area, this is an absolute must see and well worth the drive. I would definitely come back again.

Come here! Bring good hiking shoes, water (plenty) and a hat…read more Decompress and take in the spirit and positive energy of this magnificent spot. Hope I captured the essence in my pics.

Arch Rock is a sits just near the edge of the road on a scenic 2 mile loop filled with views of…read moreinteresting rock formations and gorgeous scenery. It is only worth a few minute stop and some people don't even get out of their vehicles; they just slow and stare or take a photo or two before continuing on. Still, it is an enchanting little arch and makes for a nice photo and I imagine depending on the sky at the time you visit you could get some spectacular shots. It's definitely worth keeping an eye out for when you are visiting Valley of Fire.

A truly fantastic hike with changing scenic views along the way. The trail is also ever changing,…read morefrom sand, to packed dirt, to rocky/gravel, and steep stone steps. I personally recommend doing this trail counterclockwise. We're in our 30s, but my husband has bad knees and I get lower back pain; we find that the steep stone steps are far easier to go up than down. Having a walking stick while climbing the steps is also helpful. You will see some incredible things while hiking this trail. The texture on the rocks, the multitude of colors, windows, slot canyons, a portion of an old movie set, and some grand majestic views. Being an avid hiker and having hiked 80% of the trails within Valley of Fire, I'd consider this to be a moderate hiking trail. Note: There is a small covered picnic area with 4 tables as well as 4 gender neutral vault toilets near the start of this trail and next to the parking lot.

Amazing hike with beautiful scenery and moderate level…read more Starting out into the hike you have to walk through some sand which doesn't sound hard but it's actually strenuous on your body. Follow that down through some rocky man-made type rock stairs past an old movie set where you feel like you're in Star Wars Then follow that to the slot canyon. The slot Canyon is my favorite part of the hike. Very beautiful and unique. We just took our time going through the hike as we had some friends with us who were inexperienced hikers and we wanted to make sure everyone got through safely. I could've gone onto a few more hikes that day, but they were pretty tired. I will definitely go back here again. This was my second or third time here.

AWESOME! TOTALLY AWESOME!!! This was so much fun for our…read morefamily (2 adults & 2 kids 9 & 11). Decatur and the rest of UDA are great people. They are helpful, informative and patient with questions (even after watching a 30 min safety video:-) This is a 4 hour self guided ride. You just need to follow the onboard GPS to stay on/near the trail. The 1st section is 4x4 offrpad with some rock hill climb sections. After this you can choose between your next starting point. I recommend the sand dunes trail for both entry and return. No need to do the whole loop. This trail has berms, sand dunes, places to floor the pedal and has the same views as the trail. We did the other trail on our return to do the whole loop but wish we would have just stayed on the sand dune trails instead. It was totally worth it! My wife who is a "glamper" had a bunch of fun too. These guys are honest and won't try to nickel and dime you. We actually had some down time (45 mins) due to flat and tire replacement (due to my awesome driving) and were not charged extra. We used this time to eat our last minute mcdonalds purchase before our ride and took photos. All in all it was a terrific day with the family.

Great experience all the way around - great staff, easy check in, good equipment, great nav system…read morefor main trail ( a MUST have here btw).