The Best Hiking in Willow Beach

Hit the trail early in the day to beat the heat. Hike all the way to the end of the trail (to the left after you reach the Liberty Bell) for a rewarding view of the Colorado River. In March, the cacti and other desert plants burst into bloom along the trail.  The trail is 5.3 miles out and back, ...

Liberty Bell Arch is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Willow Beach, Arizona.

Arizona (Ringbolt) Hot Springs Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Willow Beach, Arizona.

Parking for this hike is about 35 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. It should take less than an hour to get there from any of the hotels. There is easy, fee free parking on the north side of Hwy 93. No permits are required, but a map is extremely helpful. Maps were available at a trail sign after y...

Horse Thief Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Willow Beach, Arizona.

…Who doesn’t enjoy a little slot canyon fun, especially when it’s just off the highway. This (spooky) canyon is a fascinating slot canyon, consisting of conglomerate rock in the Lake Mead area in Arizona, not far southeast from the Hoover Dam. Most people don’t know even know this slot is here, s...

This trail is also accessible from the Colorado River just below the Hoover Dam. Walk through wash from the river then enter a slot canyon and encounter numerous waterfalls. There are anchored ropes to assist in climbing up some of the waterfalls.  The trail features a hot spring, and is typical...

Boy Scout Hot Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot spring located near Searchlight, Nevada.

Fortification Hill is an ancient, extinct volcano. Take the Kingman Wash Access Road, which is the dirt road that you'll find at the first exit past Hoover Dam. Follow the dirt road until it comes to the boat launch area, then take a right. The road will begin to narrow and will become rougher. T...

Fortification Hill is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Beach, Arizona.

Hoover Dam Bridge Bypass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder City, Nevada.

The first mile is flat and deceivingly easy as you walk under a highway bridge and in between looming canyon walls. But don't get too comfortable -- at around the 1.5 mile mark you will reach the first of eight ropes along the trail and the challenge begins. You will need to use these ropes to ...

Hoover Dam Lodge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Boulder City, Nevada.

These tunnels were built to support the construction of the Hoover Dam. If you decide to go all the way to the dam, there is an elevator for accessibility along with stairs. This hike is relatively flat, and perfect for children - but mind the distance.  Driving directions: From Las Vegas, NV, t...

Bridge Spring Arch is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Boulder City, Nevada.

Bonelli Bay on Lake Mead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Beach, Arizona.