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About the Park
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing environment.
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What to See & Do
Hiking at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
The Aliante Loop temporary trail offers year-round scenic views of Mojave Desert scrub habitat and the Las Vegas Range, wildflower blooms in spring and summer are a sight to see.
Self-Guided Tours
Aliante Loop Science Walking Tour: The Park is My Lab
This audio self-guided walking tour features five stops along the Aliante Loop trail at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. The Aliante Loop is 2.5 miles total. Learn how scientists see and study this landscape. Narrated by Niki White.
Parking & Access
Getting Here
Tule Springs Fossil Beds is an urban National Monument located in the northern Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Two parking areas are available: N. Aliante Parkway & Moonlight Falls Avenue Parking Area and Durango Drive & Moccasin Road Parking Area.
Official NPS directionsParking Lots
Durango/Moccasin Parking Lot
Parking for the Durango Loop Trailhead and the Durango interpretive kiosk.
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How to Get Here
Tule Springs Fossil Beds is an urban National Monument located in the northern Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Two parking areas are available: N. Aliante Parkway & Moonlight Falls Avenue Parking Area and Durango Drive & Moccasin Road Parking Area.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Tule Springs Operating Hours
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is open during daylight hours. The park is closed at night.
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When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
1 day
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