Gold Strike (Goldstrike Canyon) Hot Springs
Boulder City · Clark County (Lake Mead National Recreation Area)
Hike-inhike-in (5.3 miles round trip, 1,200 ft elevation change, seven dry falls with ropes)
°F scale 60–120
Waternot published
FeeSee the operator's prices
Seasonwinter closure: trail closed May 15–September 30 annually a…
LandNPS (Lake Mead National Recreation Area)
WhereBoulder City, Nevada
DriveLas Vegas ≈ 36 min, St. George ≈ 2 h 30, Reno ≈ 7 h 30
Read this part first. The National Park Service closes this trail every year from May 15 to September 30, and on any day forecast to reach 95 degrees, because heat has killed hikers here. The springs may harbor Naegleria amoebas, so keep your head above water. If that hasn't put you off, it's a very strenuous canyoneering route down Goldstrike Canyon near Hoover Dam to the hot springs and the Colorado River: 5.3 miles round trip, 1,200 feet of elevation change, seven dry falls and fixed ropes. Leave the dog at home. During the closure you can still reach the springs by boat.
From National Park Service, last checked 19 September 2026.