USA Fire Wave, Valley of Fire State Park
the alternative wave which is much more easy to get to than "The Wave". It takes about an hour or so from Vegas and is a short walk from the parking. If you do it winter it feels like a stroll in the park in summer its really much harder (take lots of water with you) also look out for rattle snakes!
Photography Tips
The Fire Wave tilts toward the west, so the best lighting on it is in the late afternoon. Also, this site is tailor-made for wide-angle and super wide-angle lenses.
Travel Information
From downtown Las Vegas, take I-15 north about 30 mi/48 km and turn right (east) onto the Valley of Fire Scenic Byway. Then drive about 18 mi/29 km east to the park’s visitor center. From the visitor center, take Mouse’s Tank Road north about 4 mi/6.5 km to the two parking lots for the Fire Wave trail (one on each side of the road). The trailhead is at the parking lot on the east side of the road. The trail is about 1.5 mi/2.4 km out and back with about 250 ft/75 m of elevation change.
Because southern Nevada is desert, summertime temperatures can be unpleasant to very unpleasant (often well above 110°F/43°C). Early fall was a little warm, but not bad. Winter and spring should also be nice here. Regardless, bring water, use sunscreen, and wear a hat.
For more information:
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_Fire_State_Park
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/fire-wave-trail
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/fire-wave-hike-valley-of-fire-nevada/
Because southern Nevada is desert, summertime temperatures can be unpleasant to very unpleasant (often well above 110°F/43°C). Early fall was a little warm, but not bad. Winter and spring should also be nice here. Regardless, bring water, use sunscreen, and wear a hat.
For more information:
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_Fire_State_Park
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/fire-wave-trail
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/fire-wave-hike-valley-of-fire-nevada/
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise or sunset in spring
Sunrise & Sunset
06:21 - 16:27
| current local time: 13:50
Photo Themes
Dessert
rock formation
sandstone
Wave
Locations
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fire Wave
Valley of Fire State Park
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