Elephant Rock Valley Fire State Park

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.

Elephant rock valley fire state park. The elephant rock itself is near the beginning of the loop if you re traveling counter clockwise. Elephant rock and an arch formation that resembles an elephant hence the name. The state park derives its name from red sandstone formations the aztec sandstone which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. This rock is a fine example of an arch in the shape of an elephant.

The large trunk like arch is a giveaway that this natural formation resembles an elephant and not an anteater or vacuum cleaner. Leashed dogs are allowed on elephant rock trail. Valley of fire state park is a public recreation and nature preservation area covering nearly 46 000 acres 19 000 ha located 16 miles 26 km south of overton nevada. Nevada valley of fire state park photographs.

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. Elephant rock near the east entrance to the park. Elephant rock grotesque formations such as elephant rock abound in valley of fire state park an hour s drive north of las vegas. Pictures of valley of fire state park nevada.

The elephant rock loop in valley of fire state park nevada is a quick 1 2 miles. No trip is complete without a stop at photogenic elephant rock. North side of elephant rock near the east entrance to the state park. It can be easily seen by the road on a drive by or you can park at the parking lot and hike to the bottom of the sandstone formation.

The fee is 10 for out of state vehicles and 8 for nevada residents all prices as of 2016. Vivid red sandstone eroded by wind and weather over the ages has created a uniquely beaut photo front. Red sandstone boulders are all over valley of fire state park but elephant rock is really easy to spot right along the road. These features which are the centerpiece of the park s attractions often appear.

1987 press photo elephant rock in valley of fire state park north of las vegas this is an original press photo. Elephant rock at valley of fire elephant rock at valley of fire overview. Elephant rock stands almost right up against the highway leaving room only for a pretty narrow trail. Valley of fire state park charges an entrance fee which can be paid at the trailhead for elephant rock.