The staircase that has been added to the side of the rock will make this trail easy, as you climb a few levels of stairs.Ī post shared by Jason Dinant 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 on top, the views are breathtaking, and the history is rich. This state park is home to ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years.Ītlatl Rock inside the park is a great place to see these ancient drawings. Next up head north of the city to Valley of Fire State Park, about an hour and a half drive from Sloan Canyon. Take a moment, breathe in the desert air and enjoy. When you arrive at the turning point of the loop you will be in the center of history. There is not much shade on this trail, so bring your sunscreen, wear a hat and drink plenty of water. Make sure to keep an eye out and you will be amazed by the awesome history you see. It will take you about 30 minutes of walking on a fairly easy rock trail before you reach the first petroglyphs. RELATED: Vegas Like a Local: Discounts, deals and awesome stuff in downtown Las Vegas The 4.1-mile loop trail will take you around the canyon and into the heart of what has been described as "the Sistine Chapel of Native American rock art" due to the size and significance of the many ancient petroglyphs that grace the mountain walls.
The first stop is Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, which is a quick 30-minute drive south of Las Vegas and home to more than 300 rock art panels, and nearly 1,700 designs representing native cultures dating from Archaic to the historic era. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - In this week's "Close to home" let's visit three spots in Southern Nevada where you can get a glimpse of ancient history and petroglyphs.
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