Las Vegas, NV (NPS) - To help keep visitors and outdoor recreators safe during the hot summer months, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is instituting seasonal closures to the following trails;
- Goldstrike Canyon
- White Rock Canyon and White Rock Canyon Trail
- Arizona Hot Springs and Arizona Hot Springs Trail
- Liberty Arch Trail
Park rangers experience a significant increase in medical emergency calls due to excessive heat in the summer, so visitors are cautioned to prepare for their visit as responsibly as possible to help avoid disaster.
This can be done by visiting during early morning or evening hours of lower temperatures and indirect sun exposure; keeping outdoor activities in short duration; packing plenty of water and salty snacks; and knowing the location and distance of hiking paths and climbing activities before arriving.
The National Park Service did not give an exact date for when the trails will re-open, just stating that it will happen in the fall when temps start to cool.