Gold Strike Hot Springs

Gold Strike Hot Springs, also known as Nevada Hot Springs are a group of hot mineral water springs in Arizona.[1]

Gold Strike Hot Springs
Nevada Hot Springs (Arizona)
Locationnear Boulder City, Arizona
CoordinatesGPS N 35 59.970 / W 114 44.550
Elevation1,561
TypeGeothermal spring water seeps in cliff face
Temperature109°F

Geology and geography

The geothermally heated spring water seeps out of the cliffs in Gold Strike Canyon, and collects in a series of primitive rock soaking pools.[2] The series of collecting pools go for approximately two miles along the canyon.[2] The canyon has been known for flash floods.[1] The pluton is exposed in Gold Strike Canyon, with volcanic breccias, multiple faults and dike intrusions. The hot springs emanate from the termination of the Palm Tree fault, where it meets the Salt Cedar fault zone. The spring discharge is abundant and includes gypsum encrustations and a carbonate spring mound.[3] This fault zone is significant, as it is the area where there are significant changes in the isotopic and chemical make up of the groundwater discharged in the springs.[3]

The hike to the hot springs is difficult and may require technical equipment such as ropes and ascending and descending gear.[4]

Water profile

The water emerges from the cliffs at 109°F, and as they collect in the pools, the temperatures range from 98° to 110°.[2] Near the first waterfall on the trail is a sand and gravel-bottomed rock pool at 100°F.[2]

Location

GPS N 35 59.970 / W 114 44.550 elevation: 1,561 feet.[5][6]

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References
  1. "Gold Strike Hot Spring". Travel Nevada. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  2. Gersh-Young, Marjorie (2010). Hot Springs and Hot Pools of the Southwest. Santa Cruz, California: Aqua Thermal. p. 125. ISBN 1-890880-09-4.
  3. Beard, L. Sue; Anderson, Zachary W.; Felger, Tracy J.; Seixas, Gustav B. Geologic Framework of Thermal Springs, Black Canyon, Nevada and Arizona (PDF). United States Geological Survey in cooperation with the National Park Service. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  4. Jones, Jay (April 11, 2019). "Time's running out to hike this amazing hot springs trail near Las Vegas". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  5. "Goldstrike Hot Springs Trail". All Trails. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  6. "The Hiking Project". Retrieved 3 March 2020.

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