My intent for this drive was to make an overnight trip and check out Lake Havasu area. It is a Colorado River reservoir created by the Parker Dam that is further south. It is also home to the old London Bridge reconstructed in the heart of Lake Havasu City (LHC). The bridge is a wonderful addition to the tourist attractions in the downtown area. The center of all activity for LHC is water sports: motor boating, jet ski, pontoon, fishing. To be honest, I had no expectations – that’s what exploring is about – however, I was not too impressed with LHC. My overnight accommodations at Motel 6 were fine and typical for the chain. With hindsight I can see that this is a pop up town created for water sport weekenders who want to party. I found the place was not too friendly. I was wearing my medical mask due to the pandemic. It seemed as if I was the “odd man out” in wearing a mask. Where one restaurant I visited was compliant with social distancing, wearing a mask – another was the opposite and I felt uncomfortable. I didn’t find out until I returned home that the Governor had lifted the call to wear a mask – prematurely IMHO.
Upon leaving LHC I meandered on a side road and discovered more activities for the area. Lots of off road and car racing tracks. My initial research for this trip included a place to hike – at Sara’s Park and I found it along this route heading south out of LHC. It is fantastic with many trails crisscrossing for different level hikers. I thought I was heading to the lake but ended up at Sara’s Crack [stop…don’t go there ;^> ]. I saw mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers of all ages and abilities here. This discovery made all the difference in my opinion of the area. I will come back just for this trail.
Giant boulders washed down from the top of the cliff.
Upper left corner of pic.
