Hike Lake View Trail, Lake Mohave, Arizona

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To get away from all the people at Katherine Landing during the winter, take this short hike that includes birdwatching, views of Spirit Mountain, Lake Mohave, and Telephone Cove. Once you pass between the sand dunes, you’ll notice a pond. This is the Katherine Landing wastewater treatment lagoon. Some interesting water birds can be seen here. Proceed due west along the old sand road to the left of the lagoon. Cut cross-country to the northwest toward the tall, jagged hill in front of you. To the left of this hill, you can see Spirit Mountain in the distance. You will cross a dirt service road en route. Approach the hill by way of the obvious flat wash dotted with Creosote Bush. You will be heading due west. Near the end of the wash, climb the small, smooth hill to your right. Follow the obvious ridge line to the northwest. The ridge line will take you right to the summit of the jagged profile hill. Congratulations! You can see north to the basin of Lake Mohave 12 miles away. Below you is Telephone Cove. Look back to remember your path before descending! How to Get There: From Katherine Landing, hike to overflow parking lot B, which is adjacent to the trailer village at Katherine Landing. Park here if you have a vehicle. Proceed to the left corner of the lot facing away from the main road. Follow the nearby paved road, which runs along the left side of the lot to the midpoint of the natural curve. Through the row of Eucalyptus trees you will notice some low-voltage utility lines. Follow them up the sand hill to the northwest. You will be passing between two larger sand dunes. TIPS: A fee is required to enter Lake Mead National Recreation Area Hiking at Lake Mead NRA is recommended when it is cooler between Oct and April

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