Just got back home from the hike. If you want a full body workout this is the hike :) The hike in my opinion is moderately strenous, you need the ability to lift yourself up when you are scrambling up with or without the ropes. Here's the stats-
Total distance: around 5 to 6 miles
Total time to complete: 4-5 hours hiking
Elevation Change:500 to 600 feet
Difficulty level: Moderately strenous
Scrambling: Class 2 some class 3 with ropes
Dogs: No
Children: Not recommended
Bring: Sturdy hiking shoes,gloves, swim suits for soaking in hotsprings and lots of water.
The hike is near Lake Mead. The trail-head is located a half-mile past the Hoover Dam lodge hotel in Boulder City-- just before the Hoover Dam. You will hike through a picturesque slot canyon with towering walls on each side.
The distance for the hike is about three miles each way and requires climbing over several massive boulders. It's somewhat like an obstacle course and that was fun. Ropes are attached in some of the more challenging places as an added measure of safety.
Don't overestimate your abilities on this hike. It should take about 5 hours round trip but will depend upon how much time you spend in the hot springs and at the river.
It is good idea to take dry clothes for the return trip to the trailhead, so you won't have to hike in wet clothes.. You'll be using all of your major muscle groups so expect to get a full body workout.
There are about 8 ropes and 4-5 hot springs. Happy hiking!