Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls
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Brittany F
Plano, TX14 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
My dad and I hiked in on 3/14 and were able to enjoy the truly magical blue-green waters. We got rain at night, and on 3/15 the waters turned brown, which was very unique. We hiked out on 3/16. This was such a breathtaking place, and the Havasupai Tribe is made up of wonderful people. I can’t wait to hopefully score another permit during a warm month so that I can play in the water!
Written 25 March 2023
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Eli T
1 contribution
Mar 2023
When weather conditions do not permit visitors access through the normal path, and you refuse to refund the entry fee, but instead direct them to walk through your holy ground, what offense have you committed against your fathers! Curse be upon you for your greed! You have soiled the name of the people of Havasupai!
Written 23 March 2023
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djmystiq
Lubbock, TX1 contribution
Sept 2022
Beautiful place.. just NEVER EVER EVER EVER use the tribal horses and pack mules to get your supplies in and out....those animals are neglected, starved, beaten and abused!! The tribe do not care about the well being of these animals.
I will never go back and support that Indian tribe in anyway due to the blatant abuse and neglect of their animals.
other than that the place is beautiful, its a long hike in and out.. I just wont go back and support that tribe.
I will never go back and support that Indian tribe in anyway due to the blatant abuse and neglect of their animals.
other than that the place is beautiful, its a long hike in and out.. I just wont go back and support that tribe.
Written 13 January 2023
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stoliman
louisiana43 contributions
Nov 2022
This a life changing experience it is a long hike in and out but it is worth every step of the way.bring a camera you will need it
Written 11 November 2022
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Anna K
Colonia, NJ2 contributions
Aug 2020
Bucketlist item! We went in April 2019 and the weather was warm, but the water was on the cooler side for me. Definitely hope to do this again one day!
Written 29 August 2020
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MVT
2 contributions
Jan 2020
Great place but they also abuse animals. Please please dont use them to carry your stuff. Make sure to only bring what you can carry!
Written 17 August 2020
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Tia
1 contribution
Jul 2020
Terrible customer service. We were a finger click away from making reservations this year and then saw the only option is to camp for 4 days, $395/person... I'd rather fly to Mexico than pay that to camp in Arizona... however pretty the falls may be. We're experienced hikers and didn't want to stay more than a day. So I tried calling the reservation office. The lady on the other end was demeaning, passive aggressive, and impatient. She was unable to answer any of my questions and told me to read their website again. No day trips.
Written 28 July 2020
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RRH01
Ramsey, MN423 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
This was an incredible experience to see all the water falls. If you are in poor condition or have physical ailments that make it difficult to walk, this is not for you. The 8 mile walk down is steep for the first 1.5 miles but flattens out after that. The trail is quite rocky so you need to watch your step. We stayed at the lodge and it was nice. It was clean and comfortable. It was expensive but worth it after a long day of hiking. We did the 12 mile round trip hike to see all the falls. The hike after the first falls is very difficult because you have to descend a wall using chains and footholds that are wet. This is not for everyone! The trails are relatively flat after the wall. There are also a couple of sketchy wood ladders that you need to use. You also need to know that on the hike to the additional falls you have to cross the stream three times. There are not any bridges. If you have done the Phantom Ranch hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, this is much easier.
Written 2 March 2020
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Awebby84
Rochester, NY13 contributions
May 2019
The 1st good shot you get of the falls when walking down into the camp is one you will never forget. The busiest of all the falls, but still not that bad. Hang out for the day and swim, take pics, or just sleep in the shade...amazing spot to relax
Written 25 February 2020
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Mark M
Indianapolis, IN19 contributions
Sept 2019
Hike in (7-10 hours) and fly out by helicopter ($85) to get thee best experience going to this waterfall in paradise. No hotels, no air conditioning, no 5 star restaurants. So bring a hammock, a sleeping bag, a campstove with a few Mountain House YUMMY freeze-dried meals and you will never want to leave.
Written 9 February 2020
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Hi, I would like to visit Havasu Falls and would like to know what is the best route to take coming from Victorville CA.
Flying into the closest airport and staying at the closet hotel?
What is the expected drive time to get to the closest hotel to Havasu Falls?
Is April a good time to visit?
What are the restriction and documents required to travel to Havasu Falls?
Brooke
17 contributions
Has anyone experienced theft while camping at the falls?! We are scheduled to hike down late October but concerned about theft. I read when people slept their gear was stolen or while taking day excursions they returned to find their entire camp was gone.
Hi. I am looking to sight see the falls next February. Is there accommodations that can be made for this time?
davidlorenzen
Houston, TX30 contributions
You will need to check the website
havasupaireservations . Com
Pam W
Los Angeles, CA12 contributions
We're staying at the Lodge for 3 nights and will be taking day hikes from there. We will be taking the helicopter in and out. How difficult are the various hikes to the different falls, and how much time should we allow for each. Thank you.
excessineverything
Silver Spring, MD2,338 contributions
I assume you're familiar with the helicopter days of service, the possibility of cancellation without notice, and the possible wait times involved (worst case: seven to nine hours). From Supai, hikes to Fiftyfoot Falls, Little Navajo Falls and Havasu Falls are pretty easy, assuming you've been hiking before. Mooney Falls requires hiking down (and back up) a narrow, steep rock passage, including use of ladders and handholds. Beaver Falls is a longer hike, and requires modest abilities in figuring out a route; it's not something I would do during the summer.
How much time for each hike? It depends on how much time you want to spend at each of the waterfalls. With three nights, you have two full days, and could devote one day to Fiftyfoot, Little Navajo, and Havasul Falls; devote the second day to Mooney Falls and, if you desire, Beaver Falls (or revisit Havasu Falls or the others, just relaxing and swimming if you're there during a warm enough part of the year).
doyce miles
Waxahachie, TX4 contributions
We are hiking to Havasu falls this summer, wanted to ask about how much food and water is available there and how much we should bring.
excessineverything
Silver Spring, MD2,338 contributions
Options have increased over the last couple of years, but choices are still limited, selection is limited, hours are limited (inconvenient if you want to hike all day), and posted open hours should be treated as a possibility, not a guarantee. Prices are very high, as everything must be brought in from very far away, the last step via mule or helicopter. With the exception of the frybread hut, credit cards are accepted -- unless Internet service is down, in which case cash will be required. Here's a list:
**The Café. Located in the village center. Open for breakfast, lunch, and very early dinner.
**General store. A small store located in the village center. Has a limited supply of canned food, cookies, drinks, miscellaneous other stuff, and usually a little bit of fresh fruit, meat, bottled water, ice and charcoal (which is strictly for the shared grill at the Lodge, and NOT the campground).
**Sinyella store. Upstream of the village center; offers snacks and some packaged food.
**Frybread hut. Located on the upstream side of the campground. Has frybread with various toppings. Hours are variable; cash only; exact change may be required.
**The Lodge. There’s a possibility the Lodge offers limited carry out dinners, ordered in the morning. This is a new development; I don't know if it will continue to be offered.
Tom M
Coventry, RI14 contributions
Hello! Glad you had a great time! Super upsetting about the people not abiding by "Leave No Trace". I just scored a permit for November 10 - 13. What should we expect for daytime and nighttime temps? Any suggestions for the "ideal" camping spot for a 2 person tent?
729fair
151 contributions
Walk around and find a spot you like Bc everything is pretty much walking distance from fern spring (water) and a few spaced bathrooms. We picked a cozy one next to the creek one night and then a slightly elevated wider one with a picnic table overlooking the area the next night. It was good to have the table and have some trees to hang up stuff like packs and clothes. Early November temps are between 55-65 in the day and can get cold as 20 at night. Critical to bring a sleeping pad for under your sleeping bag so that your body doesn’t get too cold at night having a layer between the cold ground and bag. Brought one that was foldable and inflatable. Also brought two jackets one for hiking that was medium thickness and breathable. Another one was a packable down jacket which was amazing for night time. Also recommend to bring heat tech layers for warmth for night.
Nicole
Barcelona, Spain3 contributions
Hi! Did you swim/was the water still warm at the beginning of November? Thanks!
excessineverything
Silver Spring, MD2,338 contributions
Some people can tolerate pretty cold conditions, but it would be too cold for me. I was there at a slightly warmer time of year (May 1), and it was OK but rather chilly.
Conventional wisdom is that the creek remains around 70 F / 21 C degrees year round. However, several government sources say that early November temperatures are around 60 F / 16 C degrees. That's not frigid, but air temperature is also important. In early November, the average air temperature high is 70 F / 21 C; the average low is in the low 40's F / 6 C.
PRECIOUS W
Duncanville, TX
hello Pierre just wondering do i have to have a permit to hike there ?? dear God i hope not
excessineverything
Silver Spring, MD2,338 contributions
[You have not reached Pierre. This is a Q&A section open to everyone.]
Yes, you must have a permit to even enter the Havasupai Indian Reservation, much less hike or sightsee. Permits are only available as part of an overnight reservation -- either at the Lodge in Supai, or the campground two miles downstream of Supai. The Lodge is sold out through the end of 2020 (reservations for 2021 will probably open up on June 1, 2020). The campground is sold out through Feb 28, 2020 (reservations for March 1, 2020 and thereafter will probably open up on Feb 1, 2020). The demand is tremendous; reservations may sell out before you are even able to get through.
SilviaAnahi
Buenos Aires, Argentina42 contributions
Hola, estando hospedada en las Vegas duantos dÃas se necesitan hasta llegar a las cascadas?
Fix99
Santa Cruz de Tenerife22 contributions
Para ir de Las Vegas a Havasu Supai, tienes que considerar varias cosas, primero: tener el pase que deberas conseguir mucho tiempo antes; después, saliendo de Las Vegas, tendrÃas que alojarte la noche anterior en Peach Spring (dos horas y media desde Las Vegas); desde Peach Spring, siguiendo la carretera 66 a pocos km tienes que girar a la izquierda por la Indian rd 18, la cual tiene 90 km hasta que llegas al aparcamiento Hualapai Hilltop; aquà ya tienes que seguir andando hasta el poblado (unos 13 km) o hacer el viaje en helicóptero, si lo has contratado.
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