Class 2 5.9 miles 900 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Mar 26, 2018
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Cleopatra Wash GPX Track

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Reaching the trailhead for Cleopatra Wash requires 4WD for the last half mile or so, but mid-clearance can make it at least until that point. Cleopatra Wash doesn't have much visitation, but it does seem to get attention, despite its remoteness in Lake Mead NRA. The hike itself is an easy descent through a sandy wash, with lots of great colors and tall volcanic cliff faces. There's a cool bit of narrows toward the end of the hike as well, but it's a tame hike until just before the wash opens up into Lake Mead.

For those interested in a Class 2 addition required to reach Lake Mead, the very last section has a steep dryfall before the lake, avoidable on either side. I scrambled along the rim of west side of the canyon that leads down into the cove below. You can also scramble up the east side for a more fun and difficult scramble.

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There are a few sections of narrows along Cleopatra Wash.
There are a few sections of narrows along Cleopatra Wash.
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It's difficult to tell in photos, but the cliffs surrounding Cleopatra Wash are massive.
It's difficult to tell in photos, but the cliffs surrounding Cleopatra Wash are massive.
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Final narrow section ahead.
Final narrow section ahead.
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Entering the narrows before the cove.
Entering the narrows before the cove.
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Looking down at the final bit of the scramble to get to the mouth of Cleopatra Wash.
Looking down at the final bit of the scramble to get to the mouth of Cleopatra Wash.
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Lake Mead, at the mouth of Cleopatra Wash.
Lake Mead, at the mouth of Cleopatra Wash.
Looking into the narrows of Cleopatra Wash.
Looking into the narrows of Cleopatra Wash.
Lots of shells all over the place near the mouth of Cleopatra Wash.
Lots of shells all over the place near the mouth of Cleopatra Wash.

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