One of the prettier hikes with fantastic views of Arizona's Lake Pleasant is called the Honeymoon Cove Trail. I've done this trail twice in recent months, and both are recorded on this page.

More serious hikers could probably do the approximate 2- to 3-mile hike in less than an hour. But the scenery on this stretch of Lake Pleasant, on both hikes, had us stopping often to take in panoramic views of the lake and distant mountains. And, of course, we had to inspect every piece of driftwood along the way to determine whether it was worthy of being considered a "desert treasure." And, of course, much of it was.

The trail's official starting point is from the Desert Outdoor Center at the far (north) end of 87th Avenue, which isn't always accessible to us RV-ers. But there is another route that connects onto the main path from near the north ramp on Lake Pleasant...when the water is low. It involves a bit of picking one's way through the brush and cacti in spots, but it seems we were, for the most part, on a clear, albeit unmarked, path. Elevation gain: minimal.

Start the hike from the Lake Pleasant north ramp. Go to the parking lot and look across the ramp to the hillside (with your back to the restrooms). From that point of view, you'll see the clearly-marked path. Again, when the lake's water level is up, the path is inaccessible, so the hike must be done in early or late fall before the lake water rises.

Here are a few pictures of our wonderful, fun-filled trips.