Hiking in Arizona's Playground
Hiking in Arizona is a thrilling experience unlike any other. From fall through spring, when the weather is cooler, Lake Havasu City is a popular destination for hiking in Arizona. Trekkers of all types find that Lake Havasu City is one of the best-kept secrets for hiking in Arizona's vast network of hiking trails.
Lake Havasu City's hiking trails feature a wide range of terrain, natural diversity and scenic beauty. Whether your hikes are easy, extreme or somewhere in between, trails range from short, paved paths to steep, rocky slopes.
Along the way, enjoy serene lakeside scenery, windswept desert views or sweeping vistas from atop a red rock mountain. Explore unique features such as mysterious rock formations and abandoned mining areas.
Along with the beautiful scenery, the diversity of wildlife in the area is why so many hikers take to our trails for some of the best hiking in Arizona. Keep a lookout for bighorn sheep, coyotes, cottontail rabbits, bobcat and a myriad species of birds.
Want more details on the best hiking destinations around Lake Havasu City? The resources on this page will help you make the most of hiking in Arizona's Playground!
Safety tips for hiking in Arizona's deserts
Backpacking and hiking in Arizona's deserts can be one of the most captivating experiences imaginable. But as with any outdoor activity, proper preparation is necessary to fully appreciate the journey into nature. Here are a few safety precautions to keep in mind to better experience hiking in Arizona's desert, in and near Lake Havasu City:
- Take plenty of water
- Wear a hat and use sunscreen
- Wear sturdy, thick-soled shoes
- Never head out alone and always let a responsible person know where you’re going and when you plan to be back. For a complete hiking checklist designed for hiking in Arizona's desert climate, click here.
Hiking Trails
Shoreline Trail
34.472217, -114.346800
Island Trail
34.468550, -114.354417
Mockingbird Wash Trail
1398 Powell Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Mohave Sunset Trail
1501 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, USA
SARA Mountain Park Loop Trail
1398 Powell Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Chemehuevi Wash Trail
1398 Powell Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Mallard Cove/Teal Point Trail
1398 Powell Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Water Tank Trail
34.423200, -114.204733
Keyhole Landing Trail
Dub Campbell Pkwy, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Pittsburg Mines Trail
34.505017, -114.251633
Arch Rock Loop Trail
34.440683, -114.260867
Crack in the Mountain Trail
34.443767, -114.264733
Pilot Rock Trail
Dub Campbell Pkwy, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Standard Wash Trail
7001 AZ-95, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA
Three Dunes Trail
Unnamed Road, Lake Havasu City, CA 86406, USA
Crossman Peak Trail
34.548900, -114.188583
Cupcake Mountain Trail
34.404937, -114.311660
Dead Burro Canyon Trail
34.627600, -114.397400
Lizard Peek Trail (Picnic Table Mountain Trail)
34.443767, -114.264733
Iron Door Mine Trail
34.544300, -114.222533
*Leaving from London Bridge
**The more diamonds, the more desirable in terms of remoteness, natural features and scenic beauty.