Havasu Canyon and the Havasupai Indian Reservation

[grimace]

A few pics from a trip last month in the Havasupai Reservation in Northern AZ.

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[ChrisJ]

Beautiful waterscapes. I love the framing on #2. :thumb

[gluwater]

This place looks amazing Adam. How did you find out about it?

[Arnica]

I have been there after the flood, few years ago.
It's the most photogenic place in Grand Canyon.
Nice shots ! :thumb

[tobers]

Wow shots. #3 and #5 make it for me, with the water cascading down the terraces. Very nice indeed, with lovely colours too. :clap

[bigcab]

love#2

[ian408]

Do you have any words to go with this? Be nice to hear about the walk down or maybe the conditions at the reservation.

Thanks!

[ehughes]

Just Awesome shots.....:thumb

[grimace]

This place looks amazing Adam. How did you find out about it?

25 years ago (I was 12) it was featured in National Geographic and I fell in love with the place. Because it's so difficult to get to few people make the trek.

[grimace]

Do you have any words to go with this? Be nice to hear about the walk down or maybe the conditions at the reservation.

Thanks!

Ian408,

Sorry for not including any info the 1st time around.

The Reservation is in a very remote location in Northern AZ. If you or anyone is thinking of going there it's about a 3 hour drive northwest of Williams, AZ. I recommend staying there (Williams) and fueling up the night before going into the canyon area. There is very little between Williams and Supai, AZ as far as gas stations and no hotels/motels.

The only way to get into the Reservation is by hiking 8 miles in, by horseback, or by helicopter. The weight restrictions on the horse is 250lb which includes your gear and you need to make reservations with the Havasupai Nation. The helicopter company DOES NOT take reservations and DOES NOT run every day. If you decide to go the helicopter route you sign up at the hilltop where you leave your car and wait. The order goes as follows...
1st The people of the Havasupia Nation
2nd People who have official business with the nation
3rd Supplies for the nation
4th Tourist
Same goes for the ride out

If you decide to make the hike like me, plan on a minimum hike of 8 miles just to the Reservation (It's another 2 miles to the first of four waterfalls). If you decide to stay at the camp ground, add another 2 to 3 miles to the 8 mile hike. Believe it or not, the hike in is rather easy. The 1st 1 1/2 miles includes a 2000ft drop in elevation with multiple switchbacks. After that it is either flat or with a slight downhill grade.

For those who are considering making the trip some day make sure to plan at least 5 months ahead. The one and only lodge (no TV, no internet, no phone) fills up fast and the camp grounds are limited too. Make sure to bring what you need. There is one cafe on the Reservation and 2 general stores. The cafe is not bad and the prices are OK ($5 for a simple burger) but the general store can be spendy (nearly $8 for a large box of Corn Flakes).

If anyone needs or wants more info please feel free to contact me.

[David_S85]

:clap

More, more, more!

[ian408]

Thanks Adam!

I just read a (not so flattering) piece in Backpacker about the trail and area.

I'm glad to have heard a different perspective.

[Arnica]

Thanks Adam!

I just read a (not so flattering) piece in Backpacker about the trail and area.

I'm glad to have heard a different perspective.
Don't give up ! :rofl
Several times I travelled across the hike to Havasu Falls and I can say it's quite easy, pleasant but long. You can see hiking people with small children.
I wish to come back there to take new pictures. I see that the fall has been change.