Goldstrike Canyon and Hot Springs Parking Lot

This is an incredible hike leading to hot springs and the Colorado River. It is a difficult hike! This is not a casual stroll to the baths. The first mile and a half is gravel and is exhausting to walk back up. There is a lot of bouldering, and even some spots to use ropes to help you descend & ascend. You will need more than one bottle of water per person, bring a meal, bring electrolytes, you do not want to get dizzy on the way out. Think about hiking after sitting in a hot tub... and then pack your snacks and hydration plan. Also sun protection! There isn't much shade until you get down to the baths. We went end of March & 85°f started early in the morning for cooler temperatures. The hike back the sun was higher which made it more difficult for me, if the sun doesn't deplete you, maybe you'll be okay. Recommend drinking an iced coconut water in the bath. Lots of parking. Be rested, be hydrated. Lots of work but absolutely worth the experience and beauty. There was a big group of kayakers down at the bottom, this seems like an incredible way to access the springs that might be a little less strenuous than the hike down and back.

Such a fun hike! Highly recommend for anyone in the area wanting to be adventurous. Please note a few warnings, though: - this is NOT a trail suitable for dogs. Seriously. Don’t bring them. This was my first time on the trail and we came across TWO dog/ owners who had to stop and wait or turn around in particularly tricky spots. There’s quite a few sections that require strength and both hands to maneuver your way through. Your dog can not handle this easily. - recommend getting there early to start to avoid crowds. The rope sections can get backed up quite a bit when the trails are busy. - there are 7 rope sections to climb up/ down large rock faces or boulders. A few of them are slippery because of the springs, so ensure you bring adequate footwear. - there’s brain eating amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) found in the hot springs. Apparently they can only get in through your nose, but I’d recommend just keeping your head out of the water if you want to take a dip! There were a group of volunteers at the parking lot giving general information and warnings about the trail ahead! They were super friendly and very experienced.

Today we finally visited and hiked this beautiful canyon and trail. Very strenuous, so be prepared to use your upper body a lot. One of the best hikes I’ve ever done! It was little challenging, but manageable. If you're semi good shape. Climbing up and down huge boulders using the ropes definitely required some skill. Pools were filled with warm water. The sounds of running water is so serene and I felt like I could just stay there all day just to listen to it. At certain points there was complete dead silence and I loved it. The views at the end of the trail is totally worth it. Plenty of people came, though as we were leaving the trail. "Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail is a 6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Boulder City, Nevada that features Hot Springs and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from October thru May."

Let me start by saying, the first time I hiked this trail I was in REALLY good shape, but freakishly sprained my ankle lowering myself down one of the boulder sections. That 3 mile hike back was painful, but it didn't deter me from coming back a year and a half later to try again! It's just too beautiful!! The second time around, even though I wasn't in as great shape, I was extra cautious and it was fine! The trail is super easy up until the boulder sections, but does get slippery when you're making your way back up. If you're in decent shape it might take you about 3 hours of active hiking. Even on a Monday around 9am there were a good amount of people, but not too many. Remember to keep your music off, to pack your trash out, and most of all to enjoy yourself!🧡

Great experience and is definitely a challenge hike. Going in is a little boring and a lot of soft sand but all downhill. Once you get to the rocks it gets fun and looks better. The ropes aren't too hard but will be a challenge if you never negotiated these types of obstacles before and are challenging on the way back if you are fatigued. I would recommend gloves for the ropes and hot rocks. Also lots of water more the better. We saw several people underestimate the hike and needed help on the way back. One of the most challenging parts if the last mile, it's all uphill and in soft sand. I put 3 stars because it is nice at the bottom but it's still a desert 🏜. I prefer Zion.