There are several hot springs below Hoover Dam on the Colorado River recently designated as the Black Canyon National Water Trail. Some areas can be done by land, some can be done by water and some can be done by both. These include areas like Sauna Cave, Heated Cove, Gold Strike Hot Springs (Nevada Hot Springs), Lone Palm, Boy Scout Hot Springs, Moonscape Hot Springs and Ringbolt Hot Springs (Arizona Hot Springs)

Thursday, October 29, 2015

October 29, 2015 - Gold Strike Hot Springs

Stats: Grotto Pool 104 Degrees F, Lower Pool 95 Degrees F
Met a really great couple today from Montana, Tyler and Almira. It is Tyler's birthday. "Happy Birthday!"

A repack going on.

Almost mating season for these little guys.

Warm pool near the river.

Cliff jumping.

Clear pool near the river.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

October 27, 2015 - Arizona Hot Springs


A group from London, England pays a visit to the hot springs lead by Seth. A good group of people.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

October 24, 2015 - Arizona Hot Springs


Some very kind people that I met today at Arizona Hot Springs. Jennifer, Jim and Alex.

Andrew was on the trail early last night and ended up sleeping there until he had enough light to make it down to the hot springs.

Recently united couple. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the floating fruit basket.

Friday, October 23, 2015

October 22, 2015 - Gold Strike Canyon


This a view of the river from sauna cave. The water is low enough in the morning to walk over to the cave without swimming.

I met some really nice people kayaking. This is Amber and Lance, the leaders from Prescott, AZ.

They had set up camp near the bottom of Gold Strike Canyon. Nothing like camping in a beautiful area only to wake up to an endless warm shower.

A couple out enjoying the beautiful day by hiking Gold Strike Canyon.

Richard was kayaking with Amber and Lance.

Jamie from Roswell, GA, also kayaking with Amber and Lance. Dave was also with them but did not capture a picture.

Friday, October 2, 2015

October 2, 2015 - Arizona Hot Springs


Nicole, climbing the ladder.

Chris, learning from Nicole.

Ian and crew.

Deanna, Mike, Chris & Nicole.

Deanna taking a portrait of Nicole and Chris.

Crew from San Diego.

Reflection of the blue sky in the water.

My son Ryan.


It was a really nice day for a hike to Arizona Hot Springs. We met Ian, a tour guide, Deanna, Mike, Nicole and Chris. We also met a couple from Pennsylvania and Leigh from Atlanta. Nice people out today enjoying the beautiful weather and unique hot springs. Hiking with my son Ryan from Atlanta. There was also a large group there from San Diego.