Stargazing From the Slot Canyons at Cathedral Gorge. Pioche. Kind of like Owl Canyon in Lake Mead past Lake Las Vegas. Nothing very technical but some slippery/sandy areas and easy scrambles. You have to do a little bouldering. Seeing the Milky Way's entire galactic center pop through. Taking a day trip from Las Vegas to Lake Mead? Here are the 10 best things to do at Lake Mead, plus tips on tours, camping, and how to get there! El Lago Mead se formó como resultado de la construcción de la Presa Hoover y tiene una extensión de casi km2, lo que convierte al Área Recreativa Nacional. Respuesta del propietario, jul Hi Dawn, It's. Do I have to reserve a time slot to go to Lake Mead, or can I just show up? Adventure with Action. Lake Mead National Recreation Area. If you've never been to a slot canyon it's a quick easy hike. The trail is easy to miss since there aren't many markers. Nice hike with slot canyons. Distance from Pioche: 8 miles / 10 mins. California. A must do, Melissa was wonderful and so knowledgeable. . Great experience even for first time kayakers. ( km) Las Vegas Bay Campground; ( km) Boulder Dam Hotel; ( km) Best Western Hoover Dam Hotel ; ( km) Coffee Cup Cafe; ( km) Fox. You can generally attend.