Cupcake Mountain getting lit up again!

[RiverDave]

I remember seeing this last time it was lit.. Looking forward to seeing it again!


Big News!!!!

2021 marks the 35th anniversary of the first lighting of Cupcake Mountain. It also marks the 10th anniversary of the last lighting.

Over the last few years there have been many, many requests, inquiries and posts about the tradition, many of which include people who really want to see it happen again.

I'm happy to share that The Leaping Lizard Tribe will be lighting the mountain again this year!!!!

Saturday, October 30th at 9pm, Cupcake Mountain will once again be lit up!!!

Because the mountain is located in a wilderness area, The Leaping Lizard Tribe is working closely with the Bureau of Land Management to make this happen. We have had an agreement in place with them since the area was protected in the 1990s, so that we are able to continue to do this. However, it also means we are regulated in how we light it, and how many people we are allowed to include. Because of this, and because of limited parking, we ask that, if possible, people please refrain from hiking up that day.

 

[RodnJen]

It is really cool to see.

 

[robert1050]

I was wondering if they were ever going to be able to light it again!

 

[DLC]

Where do you go to watch it? Never heard of cupcake mountain….

looks like a great opportunity to check it out

 

[185EZ]

Where do you go to watch it? Never heard of cupcake mountain….

looks like a great opportunity to check it out

From the lake go to Friendly Island

Friendly Island - Lake Havasu City

www.golakehavasu.com

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Pretty cool.

I grew up going to Blythe and Parker, but one time my pops decided to head up to Havasu for the first time. We took one of those tour boats, and literally, the only thing I remember about that trip was cupcake mountain. Kind of funny the things we remember, but I remember the tour guide pointing up to the mountain and me being in awe that it was actually shaped like a cupcake. I'm guessing I was probably 7ish.... 30 years later and I still remember it.

 

[Tank]

Why is this done? And how do they do it (fire or huge spotlights)? And is it only for one night?

 

[185EZ]

Pretty cool.

I grew up going to Blythe and Parker, but one time my pops decided to head up to Havasu for the first time. We took one of those tour boats, and literally, the only thing I remember about that trip was cupcake mountain. Kind of funny the things we remember, but I remember the tour guide pointing up to the mountain and me being in awe that it was actually shaped like a cupcake. I'm guessing I was probably 7ish.... 30 years later and I still remember it.

You ever see the sleeping indian?

 

[sintax]

Why is this done? And how do they do it (fire or huge spotlights)? And is it only for one night?

i was wondering the same thing.

whats the history on this? I'm surprised the tribes are into it

 

[gmnhra]

People hike up with torches I think
Have seen it several times and definitely a very cool sight

 

[mjc]

Why is this done? And how do they do it (fire or huge spotlights)? And is it only for one night?

I believe they line up flares to do it.

 

[Bobby V]

I believe they line up flares to do it.

 

[ULTRA 94]

Cool, we have a good view from the patio.

 

[FreeBird236]

The last one was the year we came to Havasu full time, saw a few other years though.

This will be cool.

 

[fmo24]

My grandma loved that view from the lake so some of her remains are scattered up there.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

You ever see the sleeping indian?
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Nope, but I'll have to look for it now. Thanks

 

[traquer]

Sleeping indian, lake Mohave version! He even has a necklace, and if you look further down you can see his feet

 

[Lavey5150]

You ever see the sleeping indian?
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Good ole Sleeping Indian Havasu Palms brat here.Many memories in those hills and bays. Whipple bay is the elbow dragging skiers dream back in the old days.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Cool we should be in town that day. Will have to look into this.

 

[Rayson1971]

Sleeping indian, lake Mohave version! He even has a necklace, and if you look further down you can see his feet View attachment 1042028

That's Katherine

 

[traquer]

That's Katherine

Oh yeah? That makes sense never heard it though

 

[riverroyal]

So can you SxS to it? No clue where this is on a map

 

[RiverDave]

it’s on the California side of the lake and is visible from most of Havasu if you look south.

 

[JB in so cal]

Pretty cool. Great views from the island.

 

[DWC]

Pretty cool deal

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Mom shot me a pic of it a few min ago. Pretty cool to see it.

 

[DLC]

I forgot all about it

 

[BigRedBryan]

Seen it from our party earlier, shitty pics tho.