Las Vegas Area Trails

01 Hoover Dam Area, Nevada | Overview

Explore the heights surrounding the world famous Hoover Dam South of Las Vegas, Nevada. Enjoy spectacular views of Hoover Dam from the water’s entrance into the dam from Lake Mead above to where the Colorado River spills out to coutinue its course below the dam. Click any of the images or titles on this page for details on various adventures in the Hoover Dam area!

Black Canyon Overlook Loop | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada

Make a complete loop above and below the spectacular Black Canyon overlook cliffs. Enjoy the best 360-degree views of Black Canyon and navigate the canyons and ridges below the cliffs. Click the image or title above for details.

Gold Strike Heights North | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada

Explore the terrain above and around Gold Strike Trail including Hoover Peak in the Hoover Dam area of Lake Mead NRA, Nevada. Click the image or title below for details.

Gold Strike Mountain Loop | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada

Last Updated on February 4, 2025 by David Smith Park Brochure Hoover Dam Area Lake Mohave Area Gold Strike Mountain Loop | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Nevada Temple Bar Area Overton Arm All Lake Mead Maps .gov Adventure Video Goes Here Overview | Gold Strike Mountain Loop | Hoover Dam Area | […]

North River Bend View | Hoover Dam Area | Lake Mead NRA, Arizona

Hike to the best aerial view of Lake Mead’s Southern tip at Hoover Dam. Click the image or title above for details.

About David Smith

David Smith has devoted the better part of one day each week over the past 20 years to experiencing a mountain trail running adventure. He began in the Pacific Northwest with the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains; then moved to Southern California and experienced the Angeles Crest mountains; then the Northeast where he experienced the Hudson River Valley and Minnewaska; finally in 2016 to Las Vegas where he is experiencing and documenting Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains (Mt. Charleston area), Death Valley and beyond!

Return often to experience one new adventure each week! From the home page scroll to “Most Recent Adventures“. More about David Smith…

Disclaimer

The trail adventures on this website require proper conditioning, preparation and safety precautions. There are many factors beyond our control including weather conditions, unstable ground, loose rocks, insects and snakes, people you may encounter, your own level of physical conditioning, the potential of getting lost just to mention a few. While this site offers guidance, helpful tips, direction and training, the reader assumes full responsibility for whatever may occur during their trail adventure. Have fun and be safe!

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