Though it’s on the park maps, this is an unmarked trail, which makes it one of the more difficult hikes in Valley of Fire State Park. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like desert tortoises, jackrabbits and even bighorn sheep. The trickle of life is a good reminder that water is scarce and valuable in the Mojave Desert. This trail is not well-marked, but it follows a sandy wash, making it hard to take a wrong turn.Ĭharlie’s Spring is one of the only options in the park near flowing water. Distance : About 5.8 miles out-and-back.Still, Natural Arches is one of the less-traveled trails in Valley of Fire, so don’t expect similar crowds to the White Domes or Fire Wave trails. Arrive as early as you can-there are only a few parking spots located off the main road. While looking up for arches, mind the deep sand along the trail, a minor hazard along the otherwise flat, straightforward and flat trail. The most prominent arch collapsed in 2010, but the trail offers views of the park’s unique geology and is a nice opportunity to explore deep among the sandstone walls. This route follows an open sandy wash and provides views of several small rock arches. The Natural Arches trail is accessed from a trailhead just off the Valley of Fire highway on the eastern edge of the park near Elephant Rock. The lack of shade can be draining and the sandy conditions can take a toll on your calves, but there is always the option to turn around since the arches are scattered in the cliffs. During the wet summer Monsoon season, standing water can sometimes make the canyon impassable.
Here, the trail loops around the white domes and begins its return to the parking lot. As you exit the narrow slot, the canyon opens up to reveal striated white sandstone cliffs towering above you, the white domes. Next, get some respite from the sun’s rays as you make your way into a shallow slot canyon.
#ARCH OF MAGIC TRAIL MOVIE#
This is the last remaining piece of a 1965 movie set where scenes from “The Professionals” were shot. In the canyon below you’ll find what may have appeared to be a “ruin” when spotted from above. After a slight, sandy ascent to start the hike, you quickly descent into the Kaolin Wash alongside sheer sandstone walls. White Domes Trail is known as Valley of Fire’s premier hike because it offers a range of dramatically different scenery in a short, 1-mile loop. The 170 feet of elevation change occurs in short, steep sections. Though short, the White Domes trail covers sandy, rocky and uneven ground.
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