Arizona Hot Springs

Arizona Hot Springs

Arizona Hot Springs
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Hike White Rock Canyon scaling 100-foot walls down into the hot springs.
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Steamboat50
Waukesha, WI101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
Let me start by saying this is not an easy hike but getting to the Hot Springs makes it worthwhile. We were told to keep to the left and go on the Arizona Hot Springs Trail. The way we took into the Hot Springs was up and down a lot of hills and it took us one and a half hours to get to the springs. The springs were amazing. The top ones started out very warm and they got a little bit cooler as you moved to the second and third ones. They are all connected and it is very neat. Coming from Wisconsin this is not some thing we see on a regular basis. When we were done sitting in the hot springs, we were told by some other visitors to take the other way back, White Rock Canyon Trail which took you around the Colorado river. There are some steep stairs you take down from the Hot Springs and this takes you through some water areas to the Colorado river. You start hiking around the river and then you come to the bottom of the canyon. It is a very long walk back this way. It probably took 2 1/2 hours, but it felt more like four. You are just walking for the longest time on the gravel wash that you sort of sink into and it is tiring and exhausting. Eventually you come out of there and finish the track back to your car. If I did it again, I personally would go out the same way I came in on the Arizona Hot Springs Trail.
Written 31 October 2024
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victorcyho
Toronto, Canada653 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
To do this hike, be fully prepared with enough water and snacks. Check the weather and temperature, so you will be able to tell if hopping in the springs is a good idea.

The hike takes 2 to 4 hours round trip, depending on how fast you hike, how long you take breaks, and how long you enjoy the hot springs.

Note- if you go counter clockwise, be prepared with a gps/map, because after the hot springs, the pathing can lead you to another total different route or to a harder climb up, which could take you into a hard scramble.

Be prepared.
Written 29 January 2020
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Thomas Sims
Las Vegas, NV370 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Friends
We took the wash trail down to the Colorado River and enjoyed the views. We then hiked along the river taking in the sights from the rocky outcroppings on high. We made it to the beach and started up the wash to the hot springs. There is a tall ladder that you will need to climb. As you continue on, each hot spring gets hotter. The last one is really toasty. When you’re done soaking, continue going up to get back to the main wash where you started. There are white arrows to guide you. Bring lots of water and snacks. Wear grippy shoes for the wet rocks.
Written 27 November 2021
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chrwil08
30 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
The hike into the hot springs could be more difficult in warm weather. You are walking in sand/gravel part of the way. I would say a medium difficulty with some harder sections (steep hills and some climbing involved). Wear your bathing suit in cause there are lots of people what standing around the top of the spring. We found it loud and dirty compared to the some 30 other springs we have visited. The best part of the trip for us was the beautiful views and the many migratory birds we saw at the Colorado River at the base of the wash the hot springs are located in. People seem to leave trash, use the washroom all over the place which is unfortunate. Bring lots of water and good shoes for hiking and most important eater shoes. You will not be able to enjoy yourself without water shoes!! Wash off immediately after leaving the spring.
Written 4 January 2025
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RebeccaN1
Columbus, OH505 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
We went counterclockwise and it was shorter and hard. Coming back we went on the white canyon trail. Stunning views of the Colorado river and pretty canyon. Beautiful rock formations. Wear strong hiking shoes with great traction!!! Conditions were perfect. Bring lots of water. Hot pools were amazing! Highly recommend!
Written 13 November 2022
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pghcheeseman
Pittsburgh50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Very scenic and challenging hike. The scenery is beautiful, hot spring was intriguing, and the Colorado River beautiful. If you are doing the loop it is very helpful to have GPS map of the trail because it was difficult to follow for a little while after the hot springs. There is some scrambling up and down rocks. If you go clockwise the hike back up hill is mostly on a creek bad so its sand and loose gravel and it really takes a lot our of you. Bring extra water. My GPS when completed sad 7 miles roundtrip. bring extra shoes for the hot spring.
Written 18 October 2022
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515madim
Bloomfield Hills, MI190 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Couples
We started this hike at 10am, and returned to our car at 3pm, having spent about 40-45 minutes at the springs. After finally locating the pull off and parking area off Hwy 93 just past the Hoover Dam, in Arizona. You park on the opposite side of the hwy of the path and White Rock sign by the road. You park and cross under the hwy to get to the path. We opted for the longer trail going to the springs. This trail was pretty well marked and a little challenging but not bad. It takes you to the first, and hottest, in a series of the hot springs pools. This first spring was 120 degrees, almost too hot to walk in but as you go from one to the next they got "cooler", more like a hot tub. The last one was more like bath water. We decided to collect our things, carry them through the beautiful series of springs, and head down the steep, 20' ladder to try the shorter trail back to our car. You can walk down to the Colorado River, its very picturesque. You then back track to a sign, which leads you into a more difficult and very poorly marked trail that is the shorter path back to the hwy. We ran into a few people cliff diving into the river who assured us we were on the right path. We hiked with them for a while. We ran into lots of people coming and going to the springs, everyone was very friendly, and we were by far the oldest people trying this hike, but it was an accomplishment for us less experienced hikers and we were glad we did it. The shorter return path gets a little steeper and more difficult at times, with huge boulders in the path and some tight spots to climb through. Overall, other than concern we couldn't find the return path, it was a very rewarding hike, to a very special hot spring, one of the best from what we heard, so I do recommend it. Water shoes are a great idea for the springs, or gym/hiking shoes that you are ok getting wet, if you are doing both ways of the trail, there is no way to avoid getting your feet wet with the shorter path and not somewhere you want to be barefoot. It's ok in the springs, but would prefer water shoes there too. i don't recommend doing this path alone, although we did see one woman going it alone. We would have hiked with her but we were almost done and she was going the opposite way. Between finding the connecting path, and if you got hurt, I wouldn't advise being alone. We understand this trail is closed during the summer months due to extreme heat, and be sure to take lots of water and a few snacks:-)
Written 21 March 2018
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Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,523 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
For visitors to the area, this trail is not in Las Vegas! Rather it's in Arizona, a short ride over the dam bridge south of Boulder City. For some, the most difficult part of this excursion will be accessing the parking lot. So follow 93 south past the Lake Mead Visitor Center and then over the bridge into Arizona. Drop your speed to 55 and move to the left lane. After the first Arizona exit, look for a brown sign on the right indicating White Rock Canyon. Slow down! The turn off is in the left lane. There's ample parking, yet the lot may be crowded on weekend afternoons and national holidays. Find the information kiosk and follow the trail down and under the highway. Don't continue to follow the dirt road! The main trail follows White Rock Canyon, rocky at first, some sand, and a few low boulders to scramble over. There's shade in the canyon but, otherwise, not. It's probably about a 5-6 mile return to the springs. First, after exiting the canyon walls you might see the turnoff trail to Liberty Bell Arch and Overlook on your right. It's not signed but there are cairns visible. Continue on the wash trail and you'll get to the river. Some people stop here to picnic, watch the river and even swim. Hugging and ascending the cliffs to your left will provide you with some diving opportunities. This is also the trail continuation. Follow the cliff trail a short distance (climb over the hill) and you'll come to an open area and some toilet facilities. Then you'll see the ladder to your left. Climb up to the springs. Try to return the same route. There are alternate trails but unless you know them, the way can be confusing. And in 120 degree heat, it would be a dangerous attempt, even with gallons of water.
Written 7 April 2015
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Beth S
13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
At the trailhead, there's a sign advising hikers to bring 1-2 gallons per person on this hike. My husband and I only packed 6 16.9-oz bottles for the two of us since we were trying to pack light. We went about a week before this trail closes for the summer, so it was in the 90s and windy that day. While the dryness and heat didn't much affect my husband and he was fine with his water ration, I could've done with a lot more. Maybe some sturdier shoes as well, but we managed in sneakers.

Some passing hikers advised us to hike through White Rock Canyon to get to the springs as that trail is "less exposed." That was a scenic, shady hike down to the river. A bit difficult here and there, but good exercise. The river was a welcome respite at the end; nice and cool with campers and kayakers visiting (it's also where the only latrines on the trail are).

The trail is not well marked near the river and does not follow the shore, but we were able to find the hot springs (via the ladder referenced above. The water runs down the cliff, so mind that it doesn't get near your nose, as it carries N. fowleri). So beautiful! The pool right before the ladder is the coolest, and they get hotter the farther in the canyon you go.

While there's other trails you can probably take, we were able to climb up (and between) some rocks at the last hot spring pool and pick up the Arizona Hot springs trail back to the parking lot.
Written 22 May 2018
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kathydurrum
colorado156 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2013 • Couples
This hike is quite amazing. Its not just walking down to the colo river from hwy 93. Its the wash area trail with beautiful rocks, lizards and birds. Then for the finale, you get a hot soak in the springs. Remember: dont submerge your head due to the bugs that could make you sick. I just got my legs wet because my daughter said it caused a kidney infection upon the last vist (Thermophiles are heat-loving bacteria that can live in extreme heat, such as in the hot springs). There are some hippy types that camp out and do the nude dance in the water but one can go up stream to get away to another pool area. You thought the walk was long going down to the springs...hopefully you have prepared to go UP on the way back with plenty of water. I brought a bottle and didnt touch it until returning and paced myself so I would have a slip now and then. By the time I was half way, my mind was dreaming of water, pepsi and 7-ups. Warning!! This hike will NOT be do-able in the summer(120 degrees)! Most dont know of this place unless they come on boats and only hike a quarter of a mile to the springs so hikers down the wash will walk in quiet. Make time to replentish in Boulder City historic area. hers a perfect wine bar called Milo's.....
Written 9 April 2013
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