Hiking

The Best Hiking Trails in Havasu Palms, California (United States)

35 trails

Photo of Arizona - Lake Havasu - Red Canyon Loop Photo of Arizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove loop Photo of Arizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park Pilot Rock
  • Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    1778f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Red Canyon Loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Red Canyon Loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Red Canyon Loop

    A most scenic red loop. Warning this loops involves a little bit of climbing at point "Drop 1". It may be dangerous, so be warned. Park at the second parking in SARA Park, opposite the Hawks entrance. Walk downhi...

  • Distance
    9.41mi
    Elevation +
    2470f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove loop

    A scenic route, to Shiprock mountain, Black Canyon, Lizard cove, Keyhole landing, Red Canyon. Follow the same trail as in the Lizard cove trail. http://nl.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1437263" target="_new" Lizard...

  • Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Vulcano loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Vulcano loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Vulcano loop

    A scenic hike in what looks like a volcanic crater. This hike is cross country in somewhat rough terrain. The hike is nevertheless not difficult. Some small boulders and rocks. The trick is to hike mostly out of the...

  • Distance
    9.36mi
    Elevation +
    1102f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Steamboat cove loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Steamboat cove loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Steamboat cove loop

    A scenic hike to a large cove. The first obstacle is a fall, head left along an other canyon and find a rather easy way down. Once at the cove, keep left, you find a small goat trail, but easy to hike on. The rock o...

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  • Distance
    4.77mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard peak loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard peak loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard peak loop

    An easy hike up to Lizard peak. Going downhill from the peak is rather difficult, steep and a bit slippery. A hiking stick is highly recommended. After that we hiked a rather faint goat trail downhill. The trail is ...

  • Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    1450f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park Pilot Rock Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park Pilot Rock Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park Pilot Rock

    A beautiful easy wash hike. At HWY 95 mp 177 turn right at SARA park. Park at the second parking, opposite the Hawks entrance. Hike the small trail downhill, left on the other side of the wash you see fence poles,...

  • Distance
    4.87mi
    Elevation +
    1289f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Lizard tail cove

    A scenic hike to Lizard tail cove. Park at SARA Park, take the second parking on the right opposite the Hawks entrance. Hike into the small canyon downhill. When you come into the wider crack wash, turn left, into a...

  • Distance
    7.69mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Horse hoof mountain loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Horse hoof mountain loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Horse hoof mountain loop

    A scenic hike in rough terrain, but nowhere difficult of dangerous. On Hwy 95 you can see Horse hoof mountain at the start point as well as the saddle that is the easy way towards it. Start the hike on top of the d...

  • Distance
    11.09mi
    Elevation +
    1394f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White Cliff Ridge loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White Cliff Ridge loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White Cliff Ridge loop

    A scenic loop along the white cliff fall. Hike up to the game tank, down the car wash. Just before the falls turn right out of the wash and easily bypass the falls. This is also the best viewing point of the fall. ...

  • Distance
    8.83mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Game Tank Loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Game Tank Loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Game Tank Loop

    A scenic loop, following a couple of washes. Start at the second parking in Sara park. Hike downhill, turn left into the small wash and head over the saddle. Follow the Burro trail and at the steel cable turn left a...

  • Distance
    8.71mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu -  Horse hoof mountain loop 2 Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu -  Horse hoof mountain loop 2 Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu -  Horse hoof mountain loop 2

    A scenic loop in rough terrain, not difficult. Park roadside and hike towards the saddle on an old gravel road (on top of the dike). Close to the saddle pick up the bike route. In the narrow washes, hike on the fl...

  • Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    213f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White cliffs Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White cliffs Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White cliffs

    An easy, very scenic hike. Start at HWY 95 mp 173, park at the entrance road. Hike past the gate towards the electrical substation. At the substation, pass it to the right, follow the jeep track in the wash. (downhi...

  • Distance
    6.40mi
    Elevation +
    1880f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park slot canyon Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park slot canyon Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara park slot canyon

    A spectacular rocky slot canyon. Also called Sara's crack or crack in the mountain. Drive HWY 95 south, at MP 177 turn right into Sara park. After about 0.7 mile there is a parking on the right. There is another par...

  • Distance
    11.25mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard Wash White Cliffs loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard Wash White Cliffs loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard Wash White Cliffs loop

    One of my favorite areas to hike in. Park at the road to the sub station and hike past the substation. Hike down the standard wash. You may slide down the fall or take the bypass. Hike up the canyon wall and hike a...

  • Distance
    9.87mi
    Elevation +
    1385f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard Wash Crater Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard Wash Crater Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard Wash Crater

    A very scenic hike to what looks like a crater. Start at HWY 95 mp 173. Park about 200 Yards, past the dirt road (south) leading to the substation. Don't hike along the dirt road, but start hiking down the wash (so...

  • Distance
    10.68mi
    Elevation +
    1430f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White cliffs loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White cliffs loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - White cliffs loop

    http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1430606" target="_new" This trail continues where the white cliffs hike stopped. At the white cliffs it seems as you can't go any further. But you can, go left up in a small w...

  • Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    1017f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara Mine loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara Mine loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Sara Mine loop

    An easy loop along some mines and back in one of the best canyons around. The descend into the red canyon follows an old mining road, so take the easy way down. Park at the second Sara Parking.

  • Crack in the Wall Lake Havasu

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    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    827f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCrack in the Wall Lake Havasu Photo ofCrack in the Wall Lake Havasu Photo ofCrack in the Wall Lake Havasu

    This trail goes from the parking lot to the Colorado River. One loop goes through a narrow gorge in the rock. It is a smooth slide about 6 feet high. Going back up the slide is a little difficult. We took the alternate r...

  • Distance
    9.05mi
    Elevation +
    2369f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard wash Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard wash Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Standard wash

    A beautiful wash hike. Start at HWY 95 mp 173. Park along the road. Follow a gated dirt road towards the electrical substation. (south/west) At the substation, follow the main wash south. The wide wash makes an e...

  • Distance
    8.23mi
    Elevation +
    1119f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Mine - Pilot - Crack - Loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Mine - Pilot - Crack - Loop Photo ofArizona - Lake Havasu - Mine - Pilot - Crack - Loop

    This is a loop that takes you along the highlights of the Sara park area. At the end you hike in the crack, probably the best canyon hike around. Sometimes the crack is not passable because of water. This year (20...

  • Lizard Peak

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    Distance
    3.19mi
    Elevation +
    820f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLizard Peak Photo ofLizard Peak Photo ofLizard Peak

    We took a trail that led us to a lower peak and then we walked the ridge out to Lizard Peak. Then we continued along the cliff base trail and back down.

  • Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    19

    Start at the second parking in Sara park. The crack is most likely the most popular hike around. This loops two other hikes: See these for more info and pictures. http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1410473 h...

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