Aliante Loop Science Walking Tour

The Aliante Loop Science Walking Tour is a relatively flat 2.5 mile loop path through the Eglington Preserve portion of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument at the northern fringe of Las Vegas.

At a small interpretive sign at the trailhead, hikers can scan a QR code, which offers a map and descriptions corrresponding to several signed points along the trail. The hike itself follows a gravel path the heads into the landscape. This section of the Tule Springs Wash generally remains sun baked and arid, with this particular area lying across a street from the edge of the city's development. Markers guide hikers in the correct path to follow the designated loop path - which is helpful as there are a number of trails and paths running across the arid ground and most look pretty similar.

Hikers can pull up the National Parks web page that corresponds with each of five signed points. The web page offers insight into the geologic history of the landscape, as well as flora growing in the area. While mountains border the area, the surrounding homes and power lines tend to distract from what might otherwise be impressive views. Trail users are invited to participate in creating a longterm timelapse photo by taking a picture at a signpost along the trail and uploading it to a displayed email address.

The hike takes visitors across a landscape of Pleistocene era rock formations, though the landscape itself is relatively barren.

Visitors should be aware that there is no shade or protection from the elements at any point along this trail. There are no bathrooms or water available at the trailhead or along the hike.