Mouse’s Tank is a natural basin in the rock where water collects after each rainfall. A half-mile round trip trail leads to Mouse’s Tank from the trailhead parking area. There are excellent …

Jan 7, 2023 · “ Mouse’s Tank is named after Mouse, an outlaw, who used the natural water basin as a refuge for drinking water; the collected water gave him relief as he spent days, and even …

Mouse's tank is a short hike back into the rocks, the tour buses stop here, so the trail thru the red sand can get busy at times. Other places in the park can be completely deserted.

Mouse’s Tank is named for two potholes used by a Southern Paiute Indian (Little Mouse) who hid out in the area in the 1890s after being accused of killing two prospectors and other crimes. …

For a short and easy hike, Mouse’s Tank Trail (also known as Petroglyph Canyon Trail) in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada has a lot to offer. Mouse’s Tank prefers to a natural water basin …

Jul 24, 2022 · Mouse’s Tank is located in the awesome Valley of Fire in the Moapa Valley area of southern Nevada. The park’s official trail is rather short & easy, just 0.6 miles (one-way).

To cap things off, the trail ends at Mouse’s Tank, a natural basin (or tinaja) of water suspended in sandstone. Mouse’s Tank is a nice prize at the end of this short hike that rewards hikers with …

6 days ago · Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Petroglyph Canyon via Mouse's Tank Trail in Valley of Fire State Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.

May 31, 2025 · Complete hiking guide to Mouse's Tank Trail in Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park. This easy 1.3-mile desert hike features spectacular red rock formations and ancient …

It's believed Mouse may have used this tank and others like it for water to keep him alive. There's also a theory that he was not guilty for which they were trying to capture him.