Backcountry Hiking Trip to Hot Springs with Boulder City Outfitters

Hot Springs Hiking Trip with Boulder City Outfitters

Travel down a spectacular volcanic canyon to the Colorado River.Just below Hoover Dam,relax and soak in pleasant hot springs in a nearby side canyon. This backcountry trip is our most relaxing! Enjoy a morning of exploration in White Rock Canyon, a strikingly beautiful volcanic area. This canyon gets its name from a huge white boulder that was carried down the canyon by a flash flood. (Exact time of that flood is not known). We will make our way through narrow slot canyons, keeping watch for ancient Indian rock art and petroglyphs on the steep cliff faces. We will hear the rustle of ground squirrels and cotton tail rabbits, hiding in the shade of a creosote bush. Desert Bighorn Sheep make their home in the canyon, and are often spotted roaming lazily on the hillsides and sharp edges. The breeze drifts by and a red-tail hawk circles overhead.

 

There is a wide variety of desert plants to be found, including indigo bush, rush-milkweed, Mormon tea, globe mallow, rock daisy, brittle bush, and desert rock nettle. One of our experienced guides will explain geological formations encountered along the trail such as petrified wood, and fault lines. Collared lizards scurry about, and an occasional chuckwalla can be seen confined in a small crack.

Rest stops along the way will provide us a chance to refuel and hydrate. After a brief stop to enjoy a trail bar and an energy drink, we will continue on our journey. As we approach the mouth of the canyon and make our way onto White Rock beach, the mighty Colorado River comes into view. Mallard ducks float in its cool waters, and coyotes sometimes roam the beach, scavenging for morsels and crumbs of food. Here, we take a moment to dip our tired feet in the refreshing water, and enjoy our picnic lunch in the silence of Black Canyon. As we sit on the rocks, kayakers paddle by, launched from the base of the massive Hoover Dam.

When our feet and body are ready for warmer waters, our guide will lead us up the short trail to the hot springs. A narrow slot canyon reveals the beginnings of a stream. As we scramble over basalt worn smooth, the first pools present themselves. Tiny little pools of running water which have made their mark in the volcanic rock. The water in the springs is full of healthy minerals and the warmth of the water holds its own healing properties. Additional hot springs lie beyond these; situated in the tall cliffs and promising warmer temperatures with each step. Sit and soak as a sliver of sky peeks through the roof of the canyon, gently blanketing us with rays of sunlight.

After a relaxing soak in the pools, our guide will prepare us for the 3 mile trek out of the canyon. Once back at the trailhead, we can take it easy while traveling back toward civilization in an air conditioned vehicle. Finish off this remarkable wilderness adventure with a nice view of Lake Mead and the Colorado River while passing over the Hoover Dam.

 

Hot Springs Hiking Trip with Boulder City Outfitters

The Arizona Hot Springs consist of groundwater that is heated at depth by contact with molten rock and moves to the surface through faults at the rate of 400 gallons per minute. The water temperature is between 85 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It is highly mineralized containing chloride, sulphate, sodium, potassium, calcium, and fluoride

The best season for backcountry trips is November through March when temperatures are lower. The hot springs are especially enjoyable in the winter months, when outside air temperatures cool down. Hiking during the day time in the summer months is not recommended since temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade. During the heat of summer, we encourage you to try one of our kayak adventures instead, where you can escape sizzling temperatures in exchange for chilly waters.

Rest assured you are in good hands. Our guides are experts in these canyons, and can cater to all levels of experience and ability. Our guided trips are arranged to be enjoyable for all abilities and skill levels. If you would like to inquire about the availability of a hike, please call our office. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Boulder City Outfitters has been conducting guide services, boat rentals as well as wilderness trips on the Lower Colorado River for over 14 years. We are the oldest company operating on this section of the Southwest and Las Vegas so you can rest assured that you will be dealing with the best in the business!

Backcountry Hiking Trip to Hot Springs
January - December: Daily at 7:00am, 12 noon
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Hotel Pickup:

On request basis at time of order. We pick up at hotels in the major visitor areas of Las Vegas. Pick up from outlying areas is not available.

When You Go:

• This backcountry trip is moderately strenuous and approximately 6 miles roundtrip. There is an 800� elevation gain.
• You will be hiking mostly in a gravel wash, with some minor rock scrambling.
• Sturdy shoes and socks are required.
• Wear layers. Long pants will protect you from sun and cactus. Fleece is warm; try not to wear cotton or jeans - they retain water and are uncomfortable.
• Bring a bathing suit for soaking, towel (optional), hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• We supply snacks, bottled water, and lunch in a small daypack.
• Time - approximately 6 hours.
• Hotel to hotel transportation included

 

 

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. No Shows are charged 100% In the event the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for No Shows. If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.