Near Lizard/Cactus Over-the-Rock Loop
Looking west from high point on Cactus Trail
Near Lizard/Cactus Over-the-Rock Loop
Looking east from high point on Cactus Trail - the next segment from here goes through the notch in the rock outcropping

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Lizard/Cactus Over-the-Rock Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
A loop hike in a tiny desert in the city.
1.9
mi
Distance
177
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.9mi
Distance
177ft
Elevation Gain
177ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,272ft
High Point
1,165ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail is pretty easy. There are a few moderately steep sections, but mostly just minor ups/downs. The trail is easy enough to follow and could be done without a map after a few times around it, but there are lots of side trails, so I suggest using GPS or using the Mobile App for the first few hikes in the park.The views are pretty good; they would be better without the power lines and nearby roads. One drawback I noticed was that there are a lot of campers (homeless) in the park and a fair amount of trash in spots.There is a large parking lot at the trailhead, so easy to get in/out. From the wide parking connector, you cross Curry Road on the Lizard Trail which you'll follow for the first part of your hike. You then connect to the Cactus Trail and can choose to take the main trail or one of the alternates for a bit more variety. Eventually, you'll connect back to the Lizard Trail to return to the parking area.

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