Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Fire Wave/Seven Wonders Loop, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Date Distance Time Elevation Gain Average Moving Time Year to Date Miles
11/3/2026 2.5 miles 2 hours 35 minutes 203' 1.8 mph 358.9

Parking: 
  • Fire Wave Trailhead, P3, White Domes Road $10 Nevada resident park entry fee, $15 out of state fee.
Map:
  • Gai GPS app
  • Map available from the visitor center
Directions:
  • Take the Fire Wave Trail clockwise. Continue on the Seven Wonders Trail. Cross White Domes Road and continue on the trail. Cross White Domes Road again. Continue to the Fire Wave Trailhead.

This is the main hike I wanted to make sure I got done in this park. I haven't been to the wave in Arizona, so this will have to do :)  It take about 0.7 miles to get to the wave. I had a seat and sketched. It's a beautiful location, but most people who arrived were like, "Is this it?" Maybe it seems less exciting than the wave in Arizona. It is stunningly beautiful though, with so many colors in the rocks. I had a few people stop by and talk to me as I sketched.  Some people approached the rocks quietly, in awe. Some played music :( Many took selfies. 

After sketching, I moved on to the Seven Wonders Trail, which continues the loop. Just a note. After crossing the road, there are a few options to get back to the parking area. If I didn't have Gaia, I would have found it confusing. This part of the trail is less well marked compared to the first 0.7 miles.