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    Home » Travel » Outdoor Adventure » Nevada

    White Domes Trail (Valley of Fire, NV)

    Published: Sep 5, 2023 · Modified: Jan 6, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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    The White Domes Trail in Valley of Fire State Park is a short and easy trail that passes the ruins of an old movie set and goes through a slot canyon.

    Sandy trail with white dome-like structure on one side.

    Earlier this year, we hopped on a plane, flew to Las Vegas and drove towards... adventure.

    We were headed to Zion National Park for an epic, multi-day trek on the West Rim Trail.

    On the way, we stopped about an hour north of Las Vegas at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. This park is a lot smaller than Zion, but it did not disappoint!

    One of my favorite trails in Valley of Fire was the short and sweet White Domes Trail.

    This trail passes through sandstone rock formations, some of which are white and domed. (Get it?) It also passes the ruins of an old movie set and a slot canyon, all in just about a mile.

    When Is the Best Time to Hike This Trail?

    Anytime but summertime!

    This trail is closed seasonally from June 1st to October 1st because of extreme heat. This hike is best from late fall to early spring.

    How Difficult Is the White Domes Trail?

    This trail is just over a mile long. Alltrails lists it as 1.1 miles, the park sign says it's 1.25 miles, but either way, it's fairly short.

    The trail is rated "easy" and has minimal elevation change.

    That said, there is an area at the beginning of the trail with rocky, uneven footing. (See the photo below.) If you're not steady on your feet, don't let the easy trail rating fool you into thinking this is a paved path.

    Rocky and sandy terrain with rock formations rising up on both sides of trail.
    Uneven Trail Area

    What Gear Should I Bring?

    Sturdy shoes and lots of water, especially if it's a warm day. I packed water in my Osprey day pack.

    If you normally use a trekking pole, you may want to bring it for the rocky section at the beginning of the trail. I used my Black Diamond women's trekking poles.

    I found this Valley of Fire State Park Adventure Guide map helpful. Also note that there's a fee to enter the park.

    Hiking the White Domes Trail

    There's a parking area near the trailhead. Follow the signs for the trail.

    Trail marker sitting on sandy trail with rocky terrain in background.

    This trail heads downhill on a rocky path before leveling out.

    Watch your footing in this section!

    White rock formations extending towards horizon.

    Keep going and you’ll reach what looks like a crumbling... something.

    The formation looks like it's from an ancient structure, but actually it's from the 1966 movie The Professionals.

    Timbers protruding from rock built structure.

    Next, you’ll arrive at the slot canyon.

    This gorgeous white canyon is easy to navigate through and doesn’t require squeezing through tight spaces.

    Sandy trail with white dome-like rock structure on one side.
    Sandy trail through narrow crevice between rocks.
    Sandy trail through narrow crevice between rocks.

    The rest of the hike was easy, and was not, as I feared, a steep hike back uphill.

    I spent the rest of my hike strolling past (and admiring) flowers.

    White blossoms on tall stalks along White Domes trail.
    Fuzzy white wildflowers.

    We also enjoyed hiking Rainbow Vista and the Fire Wave Trail!

    More Nevada Outdoor Adventures

    • Rainbow Vista, large red rock formations.
      Rainbow Vista (Valley of Fire, NV)
    • Rocky outcropping with wave-like red and white striping.
      Fire Wave Trail (Valley of Fire, NV)
    • Paved highway through Valley of Fires State Park.
      Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada)

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    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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