Lake Mead to close several trails for summer

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) The Lake Mead National Recreation Area has announced a date for when they will be closing several popular hiking trails. The closures are being done to protect hikers from the vicious summer heat to come.

The closures start on Wednesday, May 15th, and will affect the following:

·         Goldstrike Canyon

·         White Rock Canyon and White Rock Canyon Trail

·         Arizona Hot Springs and Arizona Hot Springs Trail

·         Liberty Arch Trail

·         Lone Palm Trail

·         Sugar Loaf Trail

·         Lone Palm and Sugar Loaf surrounding areas

The hot springs near both Goldstrike Canyon and White Rock Canyon will remain accessible from the Colorado River and remain open to the public during the seasonal closure. The River Mountain Loop Trail and Historic Railroad Trail will also remain open.

The closures will be in place through September 30 ^th .