Crack In The Mountain Trail Map

<p style='color: rgb(57, 74, 89); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(242, 245, 245);'><span style='color: rgb(16, 114, 186);'><strong>Crack In The Mountain Trail</strong></span></p><p style='color: rgb(57, 74, 89); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(242, 245, 245);'><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>Description:</strong> </span>This scenic trail passes through one of the most famous slot canyons on the Lower Colorado. It ends at a scenic cove on the lake beside Balance Rock, a huge rock mass precariously balanced atop a narrow column of stone. Big Horn Sheep are common!</p><p style='color: rgb(57, 74, 89); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(242, 245, 245);'><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>Directions:</strong> </span>Go south on HWY 95 to McCulloch Blvd (mp 177). Turn right into SARA PARK and go ¾ mile to the trailhead on the right. Go through the gate and follow either trail (yellow or red) down to the canyon, which narrows to an arms width, tumbling down a series of dry falls through the crack. Except for a seven-foot dry fall, you can, with care, readily negotiate the drops. The seven-footer is smooth and can be slid down, like in a playground. It is possible to climb back up on the rocks alongside the waterfall. NOTE: (After a rain, water may block your passage.) The crack widens just before mile 1.4. Those not wishing to walk the additional mile to the lake can ascend the right bank on a trail which climbs to the upper route (blue trail) for the return. Otherwise, continue down the wash. When blocked by greenery, go up the trail on the right (blue), then cut left on the spur to the green trail over to the campsite at Balanced Rock cove (2.5 miles). The return is usually made all the way back on the upper route which meets the yellow and red trails.</p><p style='color: rgb(57, 74, 89); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(242, 245, 245);'><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>General Location:</strong></span> Lake Havasu City area<br /><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>Trail Distance:</strong> </span>5 miles<br /><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>Trail Type:</strong> </span>Non-motorized<br /><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>Difficulty:</strong> </span>Moderate</p><p style='color: rgb(57, 74, 89); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(242, 245, 245);'><span style='color: rgb(43, 169, 227);'><strong>Trail Use Guidelines:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Please stay on the designated trail.</li><li>Keep to the right of the trail, save the left for passing.</li><li>All downhill traffic yields to uphill traffic.</li><li>Approach each turn as if someone were around the corner.</li><li>Keep pets under control and/or on a leash when on the trail.</li><li>Leave no trace.</li><li>Plan ahead and prepare.</li><li>Dispose of waste properly.</li><li>Leave what you find.</li><li>Respect wildlife.</li><li>Be considerate of other visitors.</li></ul>