Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 2.Waterfalls)

The hike from Hilltop to Supai Village was just the beginning of adventure. Another 2 mile hike beyond the village will take you to the paradise on the Earth. You can explore 5 fantastic waterfalls, they are all different, each has its own "personality" and incredible views. 

On the picture above is  Upper Navajo Falls (New Navajo) , created in 2008 by significant flash food swept through the canyon bypassing the old Navajo Falls.

Lower Navajo (Rock) is located just a little bit down the stream. It has 40 feet drop and a nice pool for swimming.   

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View on Lower Navajo Falls from top.

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Going down the trail for another 20 minutes you will find Havasu Falls. It also has been changed by resent floods. Havasu Falls is a great place for swimming and chilling in its pools of crystal blue water. 

Someone even brought table with benches into the water. 

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I found another table with benches between the cliffs. We chilled here and played cards. 

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Havasu Falls.

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About a mile from Havasu Falls, hiking through the campground, you will find Mooney Falls. 

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190 feet drop down.

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There is a trail going down to the base of Mooney Falls that winds down the shoulder of the cliff, then goes into a tunnel,  then out again for a spectacular view of the falls, then back into the rocks through the second tunnel which erupts through the face of the cliff about 60 feet above the bottom of the canyon. From there, you need to go down holding by chains securely fastened to spikes in the walls until you reach a wooden ladder that allow you to cross the final drop. Mist from the falls constantly blows on the ladders and steps making it a bit tricky to maintain your footing. You have to be really careful going here. 

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Here it is - Mooney Falls. You can come close to it and feel its power. 

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If you hike for another 3 miles from Mooney Falls you will reach Beaver Falls. The trail is going along the stream and crosses it several times. If you will go there i suggest you to wear water shoes. This hike reminds me of a Narrows Trail in Zion Park, UT, where we hiked 8 miles in the water. 

During the hike to Beaver Falls we saw lots of beautiful streams and cascades. 

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We passed through giant green valley of wild grape. 

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And finely we got to Beaver Falls. It is a series of cascades with great pools for swimming. That was our last point after which we decided to turn back to the campground. But before hiking back we had lunch  sitting in the shade and enjoyed fantastic views. 

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Because it is a long hike and there is no potable water around we had to carry enough water with us. In emergency, it is also possible to use portable water filter.  

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The water temperature stays about 70 degrees around the year. And because it contains mineral content and carbonate precipitate it has unbelievably blue-green color.  

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Loading zone at campground. 7:00am. First rays of sunshine.

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And at the end i would like to give few advises if you ever will go to Havasupai land: 

• You can hike down with backpacks with all stuff you need, but keep in mind, it is 10 mile hike from Hilltop to the campgrounds. So bring only necessary gear, food, clothеs, etc. Try to keep it as light as possible. On the way back when you hike out, i recommend to load all your backpacks on the mule. It's only $75  per pack animal and you can load 4 backpacks up to 130lb. Hiking back, specially last 1,5 miles is tough, especially in hot weather.   
• Take with you a little first aid kit, especially bandages, for a long hike with weight you might need it. Or you can prevent callosity by wearing double socks.  
• Bring with you warm clothes as it gets pretty cold at night.
• Bring water shoes for swimming in the waterfalls pools and hiking to Beaver Falls.
• Take with you anti mosquitoes cream or spray as they get pretty bully after sunset. 
• Alcohol is prohibited on reservation, so hide it well :) 

Our winner. Sipping coffee with "Camping dessert" (Cookie, dark chocolate and peanut butter). :)   

  

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Also read my other posts about my adventure in Grand Canyon : 

• Havasupai, Grand Canyon, Arizona Part 1 (Supai Village)
• Havasupai, Grand Canyon, Arizona Part 3 (Silver Mine) 

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