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The Allure and Charm of Havasu
Nestled deep within the remote landscape of the Grand Canyon lays a small oasis of immense, unrivaled beauty. Havasu Canyon is a gorge that boasts unspoiled travertine pools amid towering, green willow and cottonwood trees. These clear, turquoise waters form three sets of waterfalls, the most famous being Havasu Falls. Since it is only accessible by foot or horse, the canyon remains in a pristine natural state and is strictly regulated. Visitors may camp by the falls or stay at the lodge in the tiny neighboring Supai village (inhabited by the Havasupai Indian tribe).
Havasupai - The Havasupai tribe is the smallest Indian nation in America, consisting of roughly 600 members. Farmers in previous centuries, today the tribe makes their living mainly through tourism.
Hualapai Hilltop - The area where the trailhead for the 8 mile hike to Supai village and Havasu Canyon begins. This is also the location of the main office for the Havasupai and a large parking lot for people to park their cars. There is also a heli-pad for individuals who opt not to hike in and prefer to take a helicopter ($85 per person one way).
Havasu Creek - The creek starts about 50 miles before it enters the canyon. Its source of water is run-off snow and rain, until the creek reaches Havasu Springs, where an underground river feeds the creek. The travertine water remains a constant 70 degrees year round.
Supai Village - The home of the Havasupai tribe. The village has a camping office where all visitors much check in. There is also a lodge, general store, and a small post office in which mail goes out by the only mule pack train left in America.
Navajo Falls - The first set of waterfalls in the canyon, located about 1 and 1/4 mile from the village and approximately 70 feet high.
Havasu Falls - Arguably the most famous and well-known, Havasu Falls is the second waterfall hikers encounter, located about 1 and 1/2 mile from Supai village. The falls are about 120 feet tall and are said to have the most annual visitors of all the waterfalls.
Mooney Falls - The third waterfall of Havasu Canyon. Just past the campgrounds, they are located about 2 and 1/4 miles from the village. The waterfall flows over a 210 feet canyon where there is a lookout and photograph area for visitors.
Hualapai Hilltop - The area where the trailhead for the 8 mile hike to Supai village and Havasu Canyon begins. This is also the location of the main office for the Havasupai and a large parking lot for people to park their cars. There is also a heli-pad for individuals who opt not to hike in and prefer to take a helicopter ($85 per person one way).
Havasu Creek - The creek starts about 50 miles before it enters the canyon. Its source of water is run-off snow and rain, until the creek reaches Havasu Springs, where an underground river feeds the creek. The travertine water remains a constant 70 degrees year round.
Supai Village - The home of the Havasupai tribe. The village has a camping office where all visitors much check in. There is also a lodge, general store, and a small post office in which mail goes out by the only mule pack train left in America.
Navajo Falls - The first set of waterfalls in the canyon, located about 1 and 1/4 mile from the village and approximately 70 feet high.
Havasu Falls - Arguably the most famous and well-known, Havasu Falls is the second waterfall hikers encounter, located about 1 and 1/2 mile from Supai village. The falls are about 120 feet tall and are said to have the most annual visitors of all the waterfalls.
Mooney Falls - The third waterfall of Havasu Canyon. Just past the campgrounds, they are located about 2 and 1/4 miles from the village. The waterfall flows over a 210 feet canyon where there is a lookout and photograph area for visitors.
Havasupai Explorer
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The Waterfalls of the Havasupai
These are several different videos taken of all three waterfalls and the Havasu campground. Notice the striking blue-green color of the water, especially in contrast to the red rock.
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