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Mouse's Tank

Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, NV 89040
702 397 2088
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Overton
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails, Geologic Formations
Activities: Hiking
Description: Rock formation with natural basin of water in Valley of Fire State Park.
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Springfield, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This was not a bad hike. Similar to walking on the beach because all the sandstone has made red sand several inches deep. The petroglyphs were so interesting. How cool to see something that has been there for 2000+ years so up close and personal. I am middle aged and not in the best shape but the hike was not... More

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Glasgow
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Easy walk on sandy floor with great rock formations.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The hike is great and beautiful but if you are one of those hikers that appreciate some quiet hikes away from other tourist then Mouse's Tank isn't the trail to hike.

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uxbridge
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

I can't say enough about this little known state park. The scenery is truly spectacular but this trail to the Mouses Tank is a very hard walk because of the sand. It is not marked very well but if you have time to climb up there are many petroglyphs within a few meters of the trail. The actual end of... More

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Hong Kong
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This is quite a gentle hike through sandy paths (meaning you will get sand in your shoes) and spectacular scenery to a natural water tank - not sure I'd drink the water, but fascinating to see.

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LA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Very nice family trail, mostly easy with great petroglyphs (not always easy to spot). A liitle too crowded comparing for example to White Domes trail which is definetely worth doing as well.

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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

Beautiful petroglyphs, but hard walk through soft sand to reach the tank, which cannot be accessed from the trail.

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Syracuse, NY
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
151 helpful votes 151 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2002
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The Valley of Fire State Park is fantastic! Definitely worth the drive from Las Vegas, it would make a great day trip away from the strip. There were tours that went here, but it was cheaper for us to rent a car for the day and see Valley of Fire and Hoover Dam. Fill the gas tank and bring a... More

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München
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011
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