It was the morning after Thanksgiving —
We decided to go on a hike as we usually do every week. It was a particularly cold morning and I was excited to check out this location, as it’s been on my list for quite sometime. Like many of these hikes, it was about a 40 minute drive outside Las Vegas, NV.
Located in Arizona, this trail is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The trail follows a wash and old roads over hills and down through canyons. Hikers will pass the remains of an old WWII-era mine before reaching an impressive natural arch and Colorado River overlook.
It was a strenuous yet rewarding hike with incredible views of the Colorado River. Check out our video!
Black Canyon Overlook
Liberty Bell Arch (Seasonal Access): Closed May 15-Sept. 30
Strenuous
Round-Trip Distance: 5.5 mi (8.9 km) Elevation Change: 275 ft (84 m)
The hike runs up over hills and through a historic mining area past a natural arch known as Liberty Bell Arch and out to an overlook in Black Canyon. The hike begins at the White Rock Canyon trailhead located just off U.S. Highway 93 south of the Hoover Dam before mile marker 4.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area |
Courtesy of nps.gov
