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A short run through a narrow canyon to Mouse's Tank.


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0.4

Miles

0.6

KM

100%

Runnable

2,050' 625 m

High

2,029' 618 m

Low

3' 1 m

Up

24' 7 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

Max Grade (2°)

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Valley of Fire is open sunrise to sunset. You need to be in or near your vehicle by sunset. An entrance fee of $8 for Nevada residents or $10 for non-residents is required.

Description

This is a short, easy trail. It goes through a narrow, red sandstone canyon. Some rocks are covered with Native American rock art. Mouse's Tank is at the end of this trail.

Mouse's Tank is a natural water catchment made out of sandstone that holds water. It's best viewed early in the morning or just before sunset. Don't forget to take water with you. It's hot.

Flora & Fauna

This trail has typical desert flora , shrubs and small trees and also cacti.

Contacts

Shared By:

Miroslaw Wierzbicki with improvements by Jean-Claude Linossi

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  4.2 from 17 votes

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Trail Rankings

#44

in Nevada

#6,840

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Photos

The Mouse Tank -
Sep 9, 2017 near Moapa V…, NV
This is the beginning of our adventure on Mouse's Tank Trail.
Mar 5, 2017 near Moapa V…, NV
Window Into the Valley of Fire.
Jan 18, 2018 near Moapa V…, NV
Bighorn sheep on the rocks
Feb 3, 2018 near Moapa V…, NV
Sandy trail
Jan 18, 2018 near Moapa V…, NV
View of petroglyphs
Oct 6, 2019 near Moapa V…, NV

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