Elephant Rock Rainbow Elephant Rock Valley Of Fire State Park

This rock is a fine example of an arch in the shape of an elephant.

Elephant rock rainbow elephant rock valley of fire state park. Valley of fire state park charges an entrance fee which can be paid at the trailhead for elephant rock. Elephant rock grotesque formations such as elephant rock abound in valley of fire state park an hour s drive north of las vegas. Elephant rock and an arch formation that resembles an elephant hence the name. Elephant rock is definitely worth a stop if you are visiting the valley of fire state park.

1987 press photo elephant rock in valley of fire state park north of las vegas this is an original press photo. Vivid red sandstone eroded by wind and weather over the ages has created a uniquely beaut photo front. One of the crown jewels of nevada state parks system valley of fire is a nice day trip from las vegas and offers many hiking opportunities. Loop to an elephant shaped rock formation in nevada s valley of fire state park.

Elephant rock is an easy out and back trail 0 4mi. Elephant rock is an easy out and back trail 0 4mi. The rock is located right next to the main road near the east entrance. The rock is right next to the road but as parking is limited on valley of fire road it is best to park in the nearby parking lot and take the trail to reach the formation.

Valley of fire state park. Leashed dogs are allowed on elephant rock trail. The fee is 10 for out of state vehicles and 8 for nevada residents all prices as of 2016. This is elephant rock located at the eastern entrance of the park.

Parking is not allowed along valley of fire highway below elephant rock. Download this stock image. Elephant rock formation at valley of fire state park nevada mmwfc4 from alamy s library of millions of high resolution stock photos illustrations and vectors. The elephant rock itself is near the beginning of the loop if you re traveling counter clockwise.

Rt or a 1 2mi. The elephant rock loop in valley of fire state park nevada is a quick 1 2 miles. North side of elephant rock near the east entrance to the state park. The leftmost pillar does look like an elephant nose.

Elephant rock stands almost right up against the highway leaving room only for a pretty narrow trail. Elephant rock at valley of fire elephant rock at valley of fire overview. It was a short 10 minute easy walk to the rock from the east park entrance parking lot recommended following the trail and not walking up to the rock along the road. Valley of fire state park nevada sandstone erosion rock formations red rocks deserts license purchase this photograph.