Goldstrike Hot Spring

3 of us did this trail today. We are 50, 55, and 58, and we consider ourselves avid hikers in average to good physical condition. This trail is considered a strenuous hike. Let me tell you, do not take this hike easily. There is lots and lots of scrambling over large rocks, and if you can not lift your own body weight with your arms, I would reconsider this hike. The hike down is beautiful, and the hot springs are hot and refreshing. We took an hour and a half to get down. However, coming back up took us over 2 and a half. Whatever you think you need in water, double it. We left the hot springs at 11.30am, and there is very little shade on the way out, and walking on loose shale the whole way back is tiresome. One person in our group was severally de hydrated by the time we got back to the trailhead. Be wise, bring a hat, bring water, bring gloves, and wear long pants.

I've done a lot of hikes, and this is hands down one of my favorites. It's fun all the way through and the reward at the bottom is incredible. If you want to check out the steam cave about a half mile up river, go earlier in the day. I like to take a dip in the Colorado after the hike to cool down and then relax in the hot springs before hiking out. Also, if you want a really serene experience, hike at night under a full moon - incredible. I wouldn't recommend bringing pets or little kids. My 5 and 8 year olds could probably do this with some rope training, but they are pretty physically adept.

Still one of the best hikes near Las Vegas coming from someone who’s out at Red Rock or Mt. Charleston almost every week. The return climb on this trail has always been a bit challenging due to the scrambling required. I was here on 10/5/25, and noticed the rope is in pretty bad shape in two sections. I didn’t trust it (at 165 lbs) and chose to scramble up without using it. You’ll definitely notice the rope on the way down, so be sure to gauge your ability before descending — the section with the damaged rope is also a bit wet and slippery.

This is a strenuous and humbling hike. Went with a guided hiking group from FTLO.Nature. I recommend to please take precautions and not bring a pet. Bring plenty of water and snacks bc it is a long hike. When we got to the hotsprings. It was a lovely open view of the Colorado river, but the heat of the hotspring was a little underwhelming, but the access to the Colorado River is amazing. Would come just for the Colorado River plunge.

I found it very fun, but it gets very difficult on the way back. I read in the reviews that the trail lasts 50 minutes, but it took us more than 1:20h for more than 4.5 miles, and we didn't make it to the end due to the difficulty of the last rocks that were very high. Don't go with children, take water, wear hiking shoes, the rocks are very slippery, I think the difficulty level is 8/10.