LAKE MEAD (KTNV) — Temperatures are warming up across the Las Vegas valley and in preparation for the dog days of summer, the National Park Service is once again implementing seasonal closures.
This will affect popular areas and trails.
At the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the following areas have been closed.
- 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
Rangers said 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.
Those closures will be in place through September 30.
Seasonal closures are also in place at Valley Of Fire State Park. While there aren't any seasonal closures related to heat at Death Valley National Park, rangers are putting out signs to remind visitors about extreme temperatures.
Park rangers said if you want to beat the heat, you can visit during early morning or evening hours when temperatures are lower, only stay outside for a short time, pack plenty of water and salty snacks, and know the location and distance of hiking paths and climbing activities before arriving.
Meantime, crews are continuing to repair areas of Death Valley National Park and the Spring Mountains in the aftermath of Hurricane Hilary. You can track the latest closures at Death Valley here.
Channel 13's Bryan Horwath breaks down the latest on Mount Charleston below.
WATCH: Some popular Mount Charleston hiking trails will remain closed indefinitely
