Last updated: May 21, 2025
Thing to Do
Hike the Liberty Bell Arch Trail
NPS
STATUS: Closed for the season due to extreme summer heat
The White Rock/Arizona Hot Springs/Liberty Bell Arch trails will reopen in September or October when the daytime high at Willow Beach is below 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius).
The White Rock/Arizona Hot Springs/Liberty Bell Arch trails will reopen in September or October when the daytime high at Willow Beach is below 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius).
The Liberty Bell Arch trail starts from the White Rock Canyon parking area and heads west under the highway bridge towards the Colorado River. While there is no river access on this trail, hikers are rewarded throughout their adventure with geological highlights, remnants of a historic magnesium mine going back to the days of WWII, and a fantastic panoramic view overlooking the Colorado River from 1000 ft. up.
Trail Information
- Trailhead: DIRECTIONS
- Parking: Shared trailhead. Parking located just off U.S. Highway 93 before mile post 4, south of Hoover Dam.
- Distance: 5.5 miles roundtrip
- Elevation Gain: 750 ft. elevation change
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- THIS TRAIL IS NOT MAINTAINED
- Services: Scenic view/photo spot, trash/litter receptacles.
Details
Duration
4-8 Hours
Duration represents the time it would take to complete the entire trail roundtrip.
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
- Drinking water is not available at the trailhead.
Pets Allowed
Yes
- Pets must be kept on a leash not to exceed six feet in length at all times.
- Pets should not be left unattended.
- We require that you clean up after your pet at all times.
Activity Fee
Yes
The Liberty Bell Arch Trail is in a fee area, like the rest of the park. Keep your park pass or proof of admission with your vehicle for rangers to inspect.
Reservations
No
Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
The Liberty Bell Arch Trail is closed annually from May 15 - September 30.
Accessibility Information
This trail is an unmaintained route through a normally dry desert wash. The wash is made of soft sand, gravel, rocks, and boulders its entire length. There are steep grades as well as rock ledges a few feet high that must be climbed over.