Gold Strike Pass

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US
Nevada
Trails
Gold Strike Pass

Highlights of Gold Strike Pass

Desert

Mine

Overland

Scenic

Highest Elevation

2454 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

South

Official Trail Name

Gold Strike Pass

Nearest Town

Boulder City

Nearest Services

Boulder City

Management Agency

National Park Service

District

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Overview

A short drive from the Las Vegas strip, Gold Strike Pass offers a unique view of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead region. Access to the trailhead is super convenient. It's an easy scenic alternative to the highway that you can drive to connect with other trails for an extended overland route. You'll immediately climb up narrow ledges with switchbacks high above the lake and highway traffic. The route travels along the northern edge of the Black Canyon Wilderness, a rugged desert landscape running along the Colorado River.