Black Canyon Water Trail

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Black canyon water trail. The black canyon of the colorado river the section just below hoover dam is this enchanting place. Lake mead national recreation area has designated 30 miles of river as a national water trail that is open to. The trip begins as the river flows at the base of hoover dam one of the engineering marvels of the world and meanders through 30 miles of the colorado river where it enters lake mohave. Black canyon water trail description and map.

Lake mead visitor center. The official black canyon water trail refers to the lower colorado river that flows through lake mead national recreation area visitors can access the black canyon water trail through guided tours there are a number of companies that offer tours departing from several locations. Through narrow canyons steep cliffs and spectacular scenery. Named the black canyon water trail this 12 mile stretch along the colorado river begins directly below the hoover dam and is loaded with dramatic desert landscapes narrow slot canyons and some seriously awesome hot springs.

My wife and i are big fans of whitewater rafting and scenic float trips. Launching at hoover dam is an exclusive experience provided by a limited number of vendors in southern nevada and northern arizona. Black canyon and mohave water trails or the lake mead national recreation area contact. Weekenders in vegas typically have no idea that just outside this desert metropolis is a secluded canyon with cold clear water starry skies and hot springs.

So when the opportunity came up recently to go on a rafting tour through black canyon below hoover dam we immediately cleared our calendars. Organizing a day trip or overnight paddling trip on the vegas black canyon in nevada is super easy. Visitors are escorted to the launch site on a narrated bus ride into the hoover dam security zone. The river is clear cold and at times swift.

The black canyon water trail is located within lake mead national recreation area a unit of the national park system.