Beyond Las Vegas' city lights, casino-hotels, shopping, and nightlife is a natural world of mountains, abundant flora and fauna, and geothermal pools. Evolution Expeditions introduced guided Nevada hiking options for guests ready to explore beyond the Strip.
Evolution Expeditions' Guided Hiking Tours
Set off on foot to experience the area's outdoor side with these two Boulder City adventures.
Goldstrike Hot Spring Hike
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Location: Boulder City
Hiking Distance: 7mi/11.3km
Hike Gold Strike Canyon toward the Colorado River, with scrambling and bouldering supported by ropes. A 9:00 AM start helps avoid heat and crowds, while offering chances to spot bighorn sheep, coyotes, and desert flora. The demanding route is rewarded with a dip in natural geothermal pools and a picturesque canyon view.
Arizona Hot Spring Hike
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Location: Boulder City
Hiking Distance: 6mi/9.7km
Choose a morning hike for bright canyon views or a 4:00 PM departure for red and orange mountains. The White Rock Canyon route follows the Colorado River and includes a 15-foot waterfall climbed using a Park Service ladder. Beyond it, three Arizona Hot Springs pools sit between sandbags, with temperatures shaped by canyon winds and natural geothermal water.
For a more strenuous hike with scrambling, Goldstrike is the right choice. For a calmer trail experience, choose Arizona Hot Springs. Both routes offer wildlife, flora, and a refreshing break from the city.
Ready to explore? Book a guided tour with Evolution Expeditions and discover the hidden natural gems beyond busy Las Vegas.
