State Route 169
Nevada State Route 169 travels 18.60 miles from the north boundary of the Lake Mead Recreational Area to Interstate 15 via Overton and Logandale.
Until 2001, Nevada 169 formed a loop from Interstate 15 at Exit 93 south to Overton, west through Lake Mead National Recreation Area, then northwest back to I-15 via Valley of Fire State Park. The section of Nevada 169 east from I-15 through Moapa Indian Reservation and Valley of Fire State Park was decommissioned, and Valley of Fire Highway became a local Clark County highway.
Valley of Fire Highway - East
Removed after 2011, this distance sign was along Valley of Fire Highway south of Interstate 15.
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A mileage sign on Valley of Fire Highway east advises of the fees charged at the Valley of Fire State Park.
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Most traffic on Valley of Fire Highway is recreational based, since the road serves both the state park and the national recreation area.
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The highway generally follows the lay of the land, so dips and rises are common along this section of the route. Arizona crossings, which may flood during periods of heavy rain (or floodwaters from areas uphill from here), are also fairly common.
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Former Nevada 169/Valley of Fire Highway is signed with mileposts, such as this one at Mile 5.
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Valley of Fire Highway travels between the Muddy Mountains and North Muddy Mountains southeast from near Piute Point into Valley of Fire State Park.
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The Valley of Fire Highway enters the Valley of Fire State Park. This is the oldest state park in the Nevada park system. Founded in 1935, this park is popular for its red sandstone formations. None of these startling formations are visible at the entrance to the park.
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Valley of Fire Highway descends into the Valley of Fire north past Beehive Rock. Red rock formations become more common along the highway as it progresses northeast.
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A large red sandstone formation comes into view as the Valley of Fire Highway passes by the entrance station. Roadside parking areas are available for hiking and closer inspection of the red cliffs.
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The first pullout along the eastbound Valley of Fire Highway is the Beehive formation.
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The access road to Atlatl Rock, Arch Rock and associated campgrounds stems west from Valley of Fire Highway. Petroglyphs are engraved into Atlatl Rock.
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Continuing east on Valley of Fire Highway, the next turnoff leads to the park visitors center and Mouses Tank.
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The Valley of Fire Vistors Center is designed to blend into the surrounding fiery landscape. A monument to the state of Nevada's first state park is placed next to the visitor's center entrance.
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Mouse's Tank Road spurs north from the Visitors Center to scenic views of the painted desert and more red rock formations.
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White Domes, which is located at the end of Mouse's Tank Road.
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East from Mouse's Tank Road and the Valley of Fire Vistors Center, Valley of Fire Highway continues by more rock formations, then passes through a sweeping valley.
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A final set of red rock formations and Elephant Rock line the Valley of Fire Highway east before the state park boundary.
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The official state scenic highway ends where Valley of Fire Highway leaves the state park.
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Valley of Fire Highway proceeds east to Northshore Drive in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Eastbound Valley of Fire Highway ends at Northshore Drive in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Northshore Drive north becomes State Route 169 en route to Overton and Logandale.
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Northshore Drive continues southwest along what was SR 167 to Henderson, Boulder City and Hoover Dam.
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Photo Credits:
- Andy Field: 03/29/08
Page Updated Sunday January 24, 2010.