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Hoover Dam

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Hoover Dam

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    December 23, 2018

    Hiking

    The massive dam was built between 1930 and 1935 with the main purpose of providing controlled water delivery to the surrounding states of Arizona, Nevada and California and to generate …

    September 27, 2020

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    The Hoover Dam was built because the Colorado River rose too much during the snowmelt and kept flooding the land. In the summer there wasn't much left of the water and the farmers had to deal with drought.
    In 1936 the Hoover Dam was completed. The 220 meter high, 379 meter long and 13-201 meter thick dam cost almost 100 workers their lives during construction. It owes its name to the 31st President of the USA - Herbert Clark Hoover.

    April 29, 2024

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    Be sure to park (free on the Arizona side, from parking lot 11) and walk across the dam. This way you can appreciate the mighty structure even better.
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    Best Hikes to Hoover Dam

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    1. Hoover Dam Memorial – Hoover Dam loop from Foothills

    2.50km

    00:44

    70m

    70m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 370 m

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