The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Nevada
Nevada’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Nevada. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Nevada. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Fire Wave is a structure of striped sandstone. The wave like shape is a result of erosion from wind and water over the last 150 million years. The unique colors …
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The only true and narrow slot canyon in the Valley of Fire. Located on the White Domes Trail.
I included it as a short detour on the Seven Wonders Loop, …
I included it as a short detour on the Seven Wonders Loop, …
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The Calico Tanks trail is one of the most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon for good reason! The unique out-and-back trail weaves you in and out of the towering …
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Beautiful, little used trail not listed on official maps. It passes Fire Wave, Pink Canyon, Crazy Hill, Thunderstorm Arch and Fire Cave.
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Crazy Hill is on the right side of the trail. Which one it really is, is probably left to the beholder, which he finds the craziest.
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Sandstone Quarry is the third pullout along the Scenic Loop Drive. Several popular hiking trails including Turtlehead Peak and Calico Tanks begin here. Along with panoramic views of the Calico …
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When the weather is hot, you MUST take water with you, preferably several bottles. Here it can be 40°C and more.
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Turtlehead Mountain, or Turtlehead Peak as it is more commonly known, affords some of the best panoramic views of Red Rock. On clear days from the top of this limestone …
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Petroglyph Canyon Trail in Valley of Fire State Park is a 0.7-mile, easy hike with a 60-foot elevation gain. Located less than an hour from Las Vegas, this trail offers …
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Thunderstorm Arch is one of the "wonders" along the seven wonder trail. It's easily accessible and located about 500 feet away from Fire Cave. It's quite a popular place with photographers.
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