Near Fire Wave Trail
View from the trail
Near Fire Wave Trail
View from the trail
Near Fire Wave Trail
View from the trail
Near Fire Wave Trail
The Fire Wave
Near Fire Wave Trail
View of the Fire Wave from the south.

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Fire Wave Trail

4.5 (25 Ratings)
An easy trail in the Valley of Fire that ends with the "Fire Wave"; featuring the beautifully colorful desert sandstone.
0.7
mi
Distance
30
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is very exposed so don't forget to take water, sunscreen, and a hat.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.67mi
Distance
30ft
Elevation Gain
198ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,035ft
High Point
1,867ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Access this trail from parking lot #3 on the north side of White Domes Road. The trailhead is across the road. The trail is easy and everybody can make it as it's only 0.6 miles one way. It is well-marked. First, there is a section with deep sand before some solid rock slopes. Heading east/southeast, it mostly downhill until Fire Wave Rock. Fire Wave itself is beautiful! The natural patterns in the rock and shape of the formation really makes you feel like you're standing on a wave. It is well-worth the trip.

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