Do It Before You Die: Hike to Havasu Falls

Havasu Falls in Arizona is paradise on Earth. It is an incredible waterfall located in the Grand Canyon, Arizona. Even though it’s not easy to hike there, this place is definitely worth a visit.

To get to the Havasupai trailhead, take Interstate-40 to Seligman, AZ, head west about 30 miles on AZ-66 to Indian Road 18, Follow Indian Rd 18 60 miles to Hualapai hilltop parking lot to begin the hike. The hike into Supai, Arizona, the only town on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, is 8 miles on a dusty trail either on foot or packhorse.

About the hike: It's 10 miles from the trailhead to the campground. The elevation at the top is 5,000 feet, it's 3,200 feet at the campground.
There are bathrooms at the trailhead but no services after that until the village of Supai, which is 8 miles in.
There are several hikes beyond the campground. The most popular are Mooney Falls (less than half a mile away) and Beaver Falls (about 3 miles away).

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Be sure to bring A LOT of water. It will be even better if you get insulated bottles and fill it with cold water. There’s nothing better than cold water in that heat.

Havasu Falls the waterfall is only 1 of 5 total waterfalls at Havasupai.

Mooney Falls: Mooney Falls is the highest waterfall at roughly 200 feet high. It is below the Havasupai campground and requires a dangerous and exciting cliff descent on chains, ladders, and bolts to reach the bottom.
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New Navajo Falls: The first waterfall as you hike down canyon from Supai is New Navajo Falls. It is a broad curtain of water plunging down to serene turquoise pools of water. It is roughly 60 feet high.

Fifty Foot Falls: The most accessible waterfall at Havasupai is Fifty Foot Falls. It is right off the trail and makes for excellent swimming, especially on a hot day on your hike down to the campground.

Havasu Falls: Havasu Falls, the area’s namesake, is the third waterfall and as mentioned above arguably the most aesthetic.

Beaver Falls: Beaver Falls is the most remote waterfall and is 3.5 miles below the campground, or 3.5 miles above the Colorado River. The hike is adventurous and stunningly beautiful.

Getting a reservation: No day hiking is allowed.
Permits are required and are scooped up quickly at the start of the season, which begins Feb. 1. Obtain a permit by calling the Havasupai tourism office or booking online at theofficialhavasupaitribe.com. Visitors can camp up to one week and group size is only limited by campground availability. There are several fees, including an entrance fee, a camping fee, an environment fee and taxes. Starting this year, payment is required at the time of reservation.
Parking at the trailhead is free.

Camping: Up to 350 campers per day are allowed in the mile-long campground. The busiest months are May, June and September.
The fee is $25 per person per night. There are picnic tables and composting toilets and water is available.
No campfires are allowed.

Lodging:The Grand Canyon Cavern’s 48 unit motel offers the the closest and best place to stay before and after your Havasupai Waterfalls Adventure. With newly renovated motel rooms, numerous other room type options, such as staying underground in a cave or outside under the stars, FREE continental breakfast during the in-season, on-site convenience store, gas station, bar and lounge, and everything you need for your Supai trip.

A map reference for all the spots

Havasupai Falls Arizona – Official Website – Contact and Planning Information
The Havasupai Tribe – Official Website
PO Box 10
Supai, Arizona 86435
(928) 448-2111 Phone
(928) 448-2551 FAX
http://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/

Please contact the Havasupai Tourist Office for Entry and Camping Permits:
928-448-2121
928-448-2141
928-448-2180
Online Reservations: https://www.sunrisereservations.com/reservation/selectSiteCriteria?cgId=461

Please contact the Havasupai Lodge directly for lodge reservations at:
928-448-2111
928-448-2101
E-mail: htlodge0@havasupai-nsn.gov.