White Domes Trail in Valley of Fire State Park, NV

Hike White Domes Trail Valley of Fire State Park, NV

Class 1 1.2 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Jan 23, 2017
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This short loop shows off some of the spectacular desert scenery in Valley of Fire. The trail leads between the two White Domes as it heads south, then passes the remnants of an old movie set. It then curves west and enters a short slot canyon. On our visit the canyon held a bit of water. The walls are pocketed and colorful. Once we emerged on the other side of the slot we followed the trail north through more pretty scenery. The last bit of the hike follows a paved sidewalk to get back to the trailhead. It's easy to follow and well-marked.

I recommend also heading to the top of the White Domes for some even better views if you're comfortable scrambling.

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Starting along the White Domes Trail, leading between the two White Domes.
Starting along the White Domes Trail, leading between the two White Domes.
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At the saddle of the two White Domes, looking down toward the movie set.
At the saddle of the two White Domes, looking down toward the movie set.
Playing slightly off-trail, the White Domes Trail visible on the left. White Domes above.
Playing slightly off-trail, the White Domes Trail visible on the left. White Domes above.
Continuing toward the remnants of an old movie set.
Continuing toward the remnants of an old movie set.
Remnants of a movie set.
Remnants of a movie set.
Entering a small slot canyon.
Entering a small slot canyon.
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The slot canyon is surprisingly beautiful, though short.
The slot canyon is surprisingly beautiful, though short.
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Exiting the slot canyon.
Exiting the slot canyon.
Looking back into the short slow canyon.
Looking back into the short slow canyon.
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Continuing north on the west side of the loop.
Continuing north on the west side of the loop.
Looking back the way we came.
Looking back the way we came.
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Following a sidewalk for the last bit of the White Domes Trail to get back to the parking lot.
Following a sidewalk for the last bit of the White Domes Trail to get back to the parking lot.

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