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Lizard Rock - 5 members in 9 triplogs have rated this an average 4.4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 16 2023
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46 male
 Joined Sep 08 2006
 
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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JimTriplogs 2,324
Hiking0.60 Miles 339 AEG
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339 ft AEG
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A nice way to round out a day up here if not grilling post hike. Food is better, but these views are still good. Had light rain on me just before I started, which was very unexpected.
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May 21 2022
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53 male
 Joined Dec 30 2005
 Tucson, AZ
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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Mike_WTriplogs 528
Hiking0.60 Miles 339 AEG
Hiking0.60 Miles      40 Mns   0.90 mph
339 ft AEG
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Solo hiked this one for the first time. Wasn't sure why they called it Lizard rock. It does look somewhat like a lizard when looking down at it from Palisades rock. I also saw many black lizards near the very end of it. Steep cliffs on this one. Stay away from the edge!
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Jun 17 2021
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,124
Hiking0.60 Miles 339 AEG
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Sierra and I climbed lizard rock at sunset. So glorious 😁

Spent the night camped at Rose Canyon
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Aug 05 2019
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Catalina Peaks, AZ 
Catalina Peaks, AZ
 
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,124
Hiking2.75 Miles 997 AEG
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Sierra and I took a trip up into the mountains to hit some of our favorite peaks.

First was Lizard Rock, which is probably our favorite. we did a better job navigating this time :lol: Beautiful summit as always!

Second we shot over to San Pedro Vista and went up Barnum Rock. It is hard to beat that view. We found another cool little pseudosummit type thing on the way back with more stellar views and rock formations!
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Jun 24 2018
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,124
Hiking0.61 Miles 325 AEG
Hiking0.61 Miles      33 Mns   1.26 mph
325 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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we had been looking at lizard rock all day and Sierra wanted to climb it. we went at sunset. i will just make it simple by saying, i will take this memory to the grave. magical little hike with my girl.

i probably have a new favorite little summit up high too.

she was fired up afterwards so went went and climbed around on Sykes Knob/Inspiration Rock in the dark and watched the stars come out
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Jan 29 2015
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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PrestonSandsTriplogs 2,097
Hiking1.20 Miles 377 AEG
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Started driving up the Catalina Highway after work, hoping to play in the pines before the coming rain arrived. I can see Lizard Rock from work, and it appeared worthy of a visit this evening. Within 10 minutes of hiking I was standing atop Lizard at dusk, admiring the 360 view from on high. I had retreated and started walking the highway by the time the first showers hit. Time to head for home.
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Jul 08 2013
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51 male
 Joined Feb 19 2012
 Tucson, AZ
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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camilesTriplogs 108
Hiking0.60 Miles 304 AEG
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I went up to the top for Sunrise on 7/3 and for a dark night 7/6-7/7 - even though the highway is close and you can see/hear it this is a pretty cool place to hang out - great views and nice rocky top - surprised(/happy) that I have not seen anyone else in three trips with hours on top I have not seen anyone else...
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Night: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmiles/sets/72157634537322300/
Sunrise: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmiles/sets/72157634465844443/
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Jun 26 2013
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51 male
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Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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camilesTriplogs 108
Hiking0.60 Miles 304 AEG
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Hiked up to catch the Sunset and the Moonrise - this is a very short hike - the rocky top of the formation has some great views and I was thrilled that there was not any trash up on the top (considering how close to the highway it is) - great small diversion, note the trail we used to go up was sandy/rocky...

Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmiles/sets/72157634309943549/
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Nov 11 2010
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38 male
 Joined Aug 16 2006
 Portland, OR
Lizard RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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keepmovingTriplogs 592
Hiking0.60 Miles 304 AEG
Hiking0.60 Miles      37 Mns   0.97 mph
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Always wanted to explore this area and see why the pullout was so popular. Great hike, definitely recommend it!
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