Black Canyon of the Colorado, Natural canyon on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, United States.
The Black Canyon stretches along the Colorado River with steep volcanic walls rising from the water, forming a deep gorge between the El Dorado and Black Mountains.
The canyon formed during the Miocene Basin and Range uplift 15 million years ago, creating the distinctive geological formations visible throughout the area today.
The Mojave and Navajo peoples considered the canyon and its volcanic hot springs as places of spiritual importance for healing and connection to other realms.
Visitors can access the canyon through guided tours departing from Hoover Dam, with options for kayaking, canoeing, and camping along the designated water trail.
The Sauna Cave near Hoover Dam contains calcium carbonate crystals and natural hot springs maintaining constant temperatures of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Location: Nevada
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 35.80556,-114.71167
Latest update: June 14, 2025 10:08
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