Gold Strike Pass

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.