Hike Silica Dome Valley of Fire State Park, NV

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May 1, 2019 — Silica Dome is a cool-looking rounded peak in the heart of Valley of Fire State Park. It's a popular view point, and many wander from the viewing area and up to the summit of this minor peak. I followed a dirt road leading east from the Fire Canyon/Silica Dome parking area. Once I noticed some pretty slickrock on the northern slope leading to Silica Dome's high point, I left th dirt road and headed toward it. A bit of easy Class 2 slab scrambling led to the summit, where there are some really nice views into Valley of Fire.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

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Prominence

Silica Dome

2349 ft

216 rise

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Starting along the dirt road, Silica Dome visible.

Leaving the road, headed south.

Slickrock just below Silica Dome.

Looking back the way I came. Parking lot visible on the left.

View southwest from Silica Domw.

Close-up toward Valley of Fire Peak (top right).

Silica Dome, view south into Fire Canyon Wash.

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