Hike Detail SheetHikesUpper Intermediate

Lizard Peak and Crack in the Mountain Trails (UI)

By March 18, 2026 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 8.5 Area: Lake Havasu
Accum elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 1000 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates N/A
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs Yes Steep Trail: yes
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: Yes Boulder Hopping: yes
Difficulty: Difficult Water Crossings: no
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike will be combining two trails. The Lizard Peak trail and the Crack in the Mountain trail. At the top of the Lizard Peak hike, you will have panoramic views of the Lake Havasu area. There is a picnic table at the top to enjoy your snack. Then you will head down to the Crack in the Mountain trail and go through the slot canyon continuing to nice overlook of the lake, returning on the ridge line trail back to the trailhead.

Directions:

To Sara Park – it is off RT 95 going east out of Havasu City. Follow your GPS. Once you are at Sara Park go to parking lot 1, which is about 2 miles in. There are restrooms and a good trailhead.