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    Top Spots in and near Boulder City

    • Boulder City, Nevada

      Hike the Railroad Tunnel Trail

      3.7
      7.2 mi / 1332 ft gain
      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...
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    • Boulder City, Nevada

      Hike the Boy Scout Hot Spring Trail

      5.0
      7.6 mi / 3297 ft gain
      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...
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    • Boulder City, Nevada

      Goldstrike Hot Springs

      4.5
      4.54 mi / 1293 ft gain
      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 ...
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    • Boulder City, Nevada

      PWC Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

      4.3
      This man-made lake on the Colorado River is underrated in my opinion.  It has everything an outdoor enthusiast could want from scuba diving, hiking, horseback riding, all kinds of water sports, and plenty of camping options.      This beach is near Boulder City.  Use the Boulder City Entrance, g...
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    • Boulder City, Nevada

      Boulder Beach

      4.0
      Boulder Beach at Lake Mead is a great place to get your toes wet while road tripping.  It's a big beach with a campground, ample parking, and ducks!  The water is very clear and an amazing blue.  When the wind picks up there are little waves forming, so keep that in mind if you plan on kayaking o...
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    • Mohave County, Arizona

      Spooky Slot Canyon

      5.0
      0.82 mi / 102 ft gain
      …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...
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    • Temple Bar Marina, Arizona

      Arizona Hot Springs

      4.5
      5.96 mi / 1125 ft gain
      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...
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    • Boulder City, Nevada

      Hike the Sunset View Trail

      4.0
      0.1 mi / 0 ft gain
       The trail is .1 miles, and is perfect for all skill levels and for families who want to see some of the scenery in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The trail is accessible year round and allows dogs.
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    • Clark County, Nevada

      Camp at Boxcar Cove

      0 mi / 0 ft gain
      The shoreline of "Lake" Mead is what you would expect of a large, man-made reservoir with fluctuating water levels (muddy & unpleasant), but that is not to say that the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is not filled with incredible places to explore (it is), and Boxcar Cove is a solid spot ...
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    • Willow Beach, Arizona

      Canoe Black Canyon on the Colorado River

      5.0
      20 mi
      This 10-mile canoe trip starts at Willow Beach and reaches all the way to the Hoover Dam, giving you front row seats to beautiful canyon walls, waterfalls, hot springs, (sauna) caves, hiking trails, and much more. There are multiple campsites along the river but not all have pit toilets so bring ...
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    • Willow Beach, Arizona

      Canoe Camp from Willow Beach to Hoover Dam on the Colorado River

      5.0
      First off, there is a lot of paddling involved...nothing too crazy, but just consistent. Most people start from the Hoover Dam and just float/ paddle down to the Arizona Hot Springs/ Camp and then finish at Willow Beach. But that also involves permits and you need to book it at least 6 months in ...
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    • Henderson, Nevada

      Hike the Summit of Black Mountain

      4.5
      6.75 mi / 1910 ft gain
      This hike is cool because you park in a residential area and follow the (paved) anthem east trail for about 3/4 of a mile before you hit dirt. Once you do though you start to climb quickly and every time you turn around the view gets better. I recommend and afternoon hike that would let you catch...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Frenchman Mountain Trail

      5.0
      4.5 mi / 2139 ft gain
      A popular out and back (or up and down) hike just outside Vegas. The trip up will burn you out, go early and bring water! The top will reward you with some of the best views of Las Vegas to the West, Lake Las Vegas to the South, and Lake Mead to the east.
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    • Nelson, Nevada

      Explore Nelson Ghost Town

      Driving  from Henderson,  NV, you can take the scenic HWY 165 to the Ghost Town of Nelson. Stop and check out the trading post to learn more about what you're visiting. There are lots of old buildings (some open to the public), old cars, buses, and ruins of an old mine. 
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    • Clark County, Nevada

      Hike the Bowl of Fire in the Muddy Mountains Wilderness

      8 mi / 500 ft gain
      The Bowl of Fire, tucked away in the Muddy Mountains Wilderness, is made up of the same dramatic conglomerate as that of the Valley of Fire, only almost no-one stops to visit as they blitz by on Northshore Road in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.To get there take the Northshore Road 16 mil...
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    • Sloan, Nevada

      Visit Seven Magic Mountains

      4.3
      40 minutes from the McCarran International Airport, you will find these car-sized boulders stacked on top of each other painted in neon colors. If you're headed this way, it's worth a quick stop to take a look. 
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    Camping and Lodging in Boulder City

    Las Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's Town
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Las Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's Town

    Red Rock Canyon Campground
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Red Rock Canyon Campground

    Red Spring Picnic Area
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Red Spring Picnic Area

    Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites

    Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use

    Fletcher View
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Fletcher View

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Boulder City

    Road Trip Guide: Las Vegas To San Francisco Via Yosemite National Park

    Road Trip Guide: Las Vegas To San Francisco Via Yosemite National Park

    Jessica Foiles

    Las Vegas is an Underground Outdoor Mecca

    Las Vegas is an Underground Outdoor Mecca

    Madalyne Staab

    5 Outstanding Spring Hikes near Las Vegas

    5 Outstanding Spring Hikes near Las Vegas

    Mayson

    The Best Places to Explore the Outdoors near Las Vegas

    The Best Places to Explore the Outdoors near Las Vegas

    Mayson

    Make a Detour to These Two Spots on the Way to Las Vegas

    Make a Detour to These Two Spots on the Way to Las Vegas

    Leo Xu

    Lake Mead: the Largest Man-Made Lake in the USA

    Lake Mead: the Largest Man-Made Lake in the USA

    Natalie F