Arizona Hot Springs
Willow Beach, Arizona
| Address: | Arizona Hot Springs, Willow Beach, AZ 86445, USA |
| GPS: |
35°58'42.6"N 114°41'54.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.25 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 900 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2-3.6 mi |
Trails Rocks
Camp, Hike, and Hot Springs
Arizona Hot Springs is located within a 3.25 mile hike along desert canyons inside of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
At the trail head, there are two hikes available; the Liberty Bell Arch trail brances off, and does not go to the hot spring. Follow the White Rock Canyon trail to find the spring.
This hike makes for a nice overnight outing, as there are nice places to camp at the river and in the canyon just above the hot springs. Courtesy of birdandhike.com
Safety: The trail and subsequent springs are CLOSED during summer, June-September, due to extreme temperature conditions--however, during the rest of the year, weather permitting, it is a great hike.The hike is rated as "strenuous," and it is advised that you should travel with a companion. Once at the hot springs, take care not to put your head underwater, as this could put you at risk for a rare ameobic infection, although there are signs on site that will remind you.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| White Rock Canyon Trail | 0.4 miles |
| Arizona Hot Springs Trail (One Way) | 3.6 miles Round Trip |
| Arizona Hot Springs Trail (One Way) | 1,079 feet Round Trip |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Willow Beach, Arizona
- Head south on N Willow Beach toward Jumbo Washington Rd (4.2 mi)
- Turn left onto US-93 N (10.3 mi)
- Sharp left onto US-93 SDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
If you are coming from Kingman, Arizona, the trailhead is .2 miles before the mile marker 4. Courtesy of nps.gov
Trails
Distance ?
0.4 milesElevation Gain ?
-122 feetReal Ascent ?
0 feetReal Descent ?
122 feetAvg Grade (-3°)
-5%Grade (-5° to -2°)
-9% to -3%Distance ?
3.6 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-570 feetReal Ascent ?
281 feetReal Descent ?
851 feetAvg Grade (-3°)
-6%Grade (-32° to 28°)
-63% to 54%Distance ?
1,079 feet Round TripElevation Gain ?
13 feetReal Ascent ?
46 feetReal Descent ?
33 feetAvg Grade (1°)
2%Grade (-22° to 30°)
-40% to 57%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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