Doggin ‘Las Vegas: Where to Walk Your Dog When in Sin City

Sunset Park at East Sunset Road and S. Eastern Avenue is a traditional town

Recreational park with playgrounds and playgrounds. While it lacks an extensive trail

system, there are fresh green lawns and shade trees galore which will be welcome

sight for any dog ​​visiting Las Vegas. A paved path traces the edge of a prominent

man-made pond and beyond that is an undeveloped mesquite dune patch of land

similar to how all of Las Vegas looked before the arrival of neon.

For some serious hikes with your dog, head out of town to the Northeast and the Valley.

from Fire State Park. The impressive red sandstone rock formations that overlook the Valley

of Fire its name are the result of large shifting sand dunes. Two thousand years ago

The Basket Maker folks traveled here and left rock art reminders of their visits that

can be seen today. In 1935, the Valley of Fire, now 34,000 acres, was dedicated as

Nevada’s first state park.

Dogs are welcome on the nine short interpretive trails, all easily accessible from the

main roads of the park. In many places, hiking is done on trails of fine red sand. Tea

The signature trail here is the White Domes Loop Trail in the northernmost section of the

Park. The path runs through rock formations and a slot canyon in its

Odyssey. Look for the stone ruins of a film set of The Professionals when Lee

Marvin led a crew of four tough adventurers on a rescue mission for a

kidnapped woman. Many movies have used the Valley of Fire as a backdrop, but

This is the only setting in the park, as the filmmakers can no longer abandon their

sets.

Quick walks in the Valley of Fire are especially attractive to dogs visiting the

summer when the sun’s rays bouncing off the red rocks make the landscape look like

on fire – and feel that way. Canine hikers visiting Las Vegas in a more hospitable climate

You can also enjoy the red rocks to the west of the city, exiting West Charleston Boulevard

to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

A 13-mile scenic drive winds through iron-stained sandstone mountains and

it goes up about 1000 feet. Parking areas are generously sprayed along the route that

provide access to 19 hiking trails. Many of the routes explore side canyons with

only moderate elevation gains of a few hundred feet.

The most difficult of the Red Rock Canyon trails is the climb along Turtlehead

Peak Trail. This five mile round trip is never too punishing as it is heading to

the summit of 6,323 feet. Your purchase is panoramic views of Calico Hills and the

city ​​of Las Vegas.

To get to Valley of Fire State Park, take I-15 North from Las Vegas for 55 miles

to the Valley of the Fire Road. Head east to the park’s west entrance station.

copyright 2006