Hike Petroglyph Canyon Trail to Mouse's Tank, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

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Contrary to what you might think, Mouse’s Tank is not named for the rodents, but for a renegade Paiute Native American who gave settlers and other Native Americans lots of trouble during the 1890s. This canyon was one of his favorite hideouts. The “tank” is a natural basin, or tinaja, that traps and holds water during the long periods between rain. A short hike that packs a punch, this is one of the best places in Valley of Fire State Park to see petroglyphs. Distance: 3.4 mile How to Get There: From Las Vegas, take Interstate 15 north for about 35 miles to exit 75 (signs for Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area). At the end of the offramp, go southeast on Valley of Fire Highway. Reach the park’s west entrance after 14.5 miles. Drive another 3.5 miles and turn left, following a sign for the visitor center and Mouse’s Tank. Go a tenth of a mile and bear left to stay on White Domes Road, bypassing the visitor center. Drive another 1.1 miles to the first trailhead on the right. TIPS: Fee required to enter Valley of Fire State Park The picnic area on the opposite side of the road is among red rocks, and one of the nicest places to eat in Valley of Fire State Park Do not climb on rock formations or walls

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