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<\/p>\nHavasu Falls is heaven on earth, no pictures or words can describe this place (but I\u2019ll still try through pictures and words).<\/p>\n
It literally has the most incredible landscape and waterfalls situated at the bottom of the Grand Canyon in the USA. The water is the bluest water and the fact that it is at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is indescribable. When the sun sets, the beauty continues with some of the brightest stars I have ever seen.<\/p>\n
The Havasupai Tribe actually lives in the Grand Canyon and because the falls are on their land, they have the privilege of being the proud owners of these wonders and have done an incredible job preserving them throughout time.<\/p>\n
In this guide I’ll share everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to see Havasu Falls for yourself!<\/p>\n
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The Havasupai Tribe does not allow day-through hiking to Havasu Falls. They no longer allow 1-2 nights camping permits either; you must buy a 3 night\/4 day camping permit to hike to Havasu Falls.<\/p>\n
To obtain camping permits, you must purchase them through the Havasupai tribe\u2019s reservation website.<\/a> Permits are between $300-$375USD depending on what days you go (weekends are more expensive). Only 300 permits are sold per day; permits go on sale every year on February 1st and they go FAST.<\/p>\n Safari works better than Google Chrome. If you miss out on buying them on February 1, do not worry!<\/p>\n The tribe\u2019s website also has a cancellation\/transfer list<\/a>. Because hikers have to buy their permits so far in advance, this online marketplace often has a plethora of permits available.<\/p>\n It\u2019s price-controlled so people cannot elevate the price for profit. This Facebook group<\/a> is also a good resource, as many people announce on here when they\u2019ve posted available permits on the tribe\u2019s website.<\/p>\n The best advice if you miss permits on the original launch date is to regularly check the tribe\u2019s website and the reservation Facebook page for your desired dates. <\/p>\n Havasu Falls is a 10-mile hike to the campsite and a 10-mile hike out of the canyon to the trailhead.<\/p>\n I thought the hike down there was hard\u2026until I hiked out. It\u2019s hard. Like one of the hardest hikes, I’ve ever done. And you\u2019ll want to quit multiple times. But the falls are totally worth it!<\/p>\n It\u2019s 8 miles to the Havasupai Tribe\u2019s village where you can check-in, grab a well-rewarded snack, and take a break before finishing the final 2 miles.<\/p>\n On our “break” day, we hiked about 7 miles exploring other waterfalls, adding our mileage total to be about 27 miles; the pretty average for anyone doing this hike.<\/p>\n The earlier the better. The bottom of the canyon starts to get extremely warm throughout the day, so you will want to start your hike before the sun rises.<\/p>\n We started hiking at 6 am and got to the campsite by 10 am. The hike takes 4-6 hours depending on your fitness level. <\/p>\n Try to pack as little as possible. There are pack mules and helicopters that can take your bags down for you for a fee, but part of the reward is conquering this feat yourself, so I encourage you to carry your own baggage to the campsite!<\/p>\n In my opinion, if you cannot bring down your own stuff (with obvious exceptions), you shouldn\u2019t be hiking to the falls or you should be packing lighter.<\/p>\n Here are the necessities:<\/p>\n You will want to get an early start to your hike, so I recommend staying at the Grand Canyon Caverns<\/a> in Peach Springs, AZ the night before. Let me just say now, you\u2019re not paying for the quality of the place\u2026you\u2019re paying for the location.<\/p>\n The cheapest rooms are $110\/night for a mediocre hotel, but it\u2019s the closest hotel to the Havasupai trailhead, making it totally worth the money. The hotel has a little store that has a lot of camping items you can snag if you forgot anything. Make sure to get a good night\u2019s sleep; you will need it for tomorrow\u2019s hike!<\/p>\n The Hualapai Hilltop trailhead is an hour and a half from Peach Springs, AZ. Any maps applications should be able to locate the trailhead, but download directions ahead of time, as service is quite finicky.<\/p>\n Some trailhead tips include:<\/p>\n There is a local restaurant in the village, but it is 2 miles from the campsite so is a sandwich really worth a 4-mile trek? If they happen to be open on your hike in or out, however, I recommend stopping and treating yourself.<\/p>\n There is also a food hut stationed at the campsite that serves tacos, burgers, and ice-cold Gatorade. They have super random hours whenever they feel like working the hut, but if you\u2019re lucky, they will be open at least some of the time you are down there.<\/p>\n The hut is cash only and tacos are like $12 so make sure to bring a lot of cash. We were planning on saving money and not buying anything from the hut, but after working our bodies so hard, there\u2019s nothing more that you want than some freshly grilled food and an ice-cold drink of electrolytes.<\/p>\n If you are wanting to cook yourself, keep in mind that open-flame fires are prohibited, but backpacking stoves are allowed. Keep your food locked up at all times or little critters will steal it quicker than you can say, Havasu Falls.<\/p>\n There is drinking water available both in the village and the campground. The campground has a spout sourced from a fresh spring.<\/p>\n We were advised to bring filters, but we ended up not using them and we were just fine. All of the people we met were drinking straight from the spring as well, but if you have an easily upset stomach, bring some filter tablets or a filtered water bottle.<\/p>\n Yes, there are bathrooms if you need them, but they are on the edge of the campsite and a trek to get to. The toilets are pretty clean and well-stocked, but I would bring a bit of toilet paper just in case.<\/p>\n There are two options for sleeping the days you\u2019re at the bottom of the Grand Canyon: the Havasupai Lodge or the Havasupai campgrounds.<\/p>\n The lodge is situated 2 miles away from the waterfalls, within the tribe\u2019s village, but pretty difficult to get reservations for, as it’s small and often fills up quickly. The cost of a room is $550\/night and can accommodate up to four people with hot showers, electricity, and a comfortable place to rest your head.<\/p>\n The campground itself allows camping anywhere within the grounds, first come, first serve. I personally recommend camping because it\u2019s an incredible experience, but know yourself and what suits your travel style best.<\/p>\n Tip: the further back into the campground you hike, the emptier\/more camp options are available. <\/p>\n The Havasupai reservation has multiple beautiful waterfalls worth hiking too; Havasu Falls is just the most popular.<\/p>\n Mooney Falls and Beaver Falls are on the reservation as well and are highly recommended – the adventure down to these falls is super fun as you cling tightly to wet chains and rickety ladders to descend the side of a mountain.<\/p>\n The last option is the confluence to the Colorado River – something I was unable to conquer in my time down there, as it\u2019s an extra 16-mile round trip, but something I will for sure be doing next time.<\/p>\n Most people do not make it to the confluence, but a group we met at the campgrounds was able to do it and said it\u2019s incredibly untouched and a must-see if one has the time and energy.<\/p>\n Most likely you will not have any cell service the majority of the time you are in the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n Put away the phone and enjoy the disconnect from the world for a few days. All the chaos of life will still be there when you head back to reality.<\/p>\n If there is a need for cell service, however, you can usually get a little service more towards the village; the lodge also has wifi.<\/p>\n We hope that this article has helped inspire you to visit Havasu Falls, USA. If you have any questions about the destination or have your own travel tips to share please leave these in the comments below. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Want to share your own travel tips by guest writing for We Are Travel Girls? Go to our<\/i><\/b> Contribute<\/i><\/b><\/a> page for guidelines and to submit your article.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nTips To Get A Permit<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow Long Is The Hike?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat Time Should You Start Hiking?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPacking List<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhere Do You Stay The Night Before The Hike?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIs Food Available To Purchase?<\/h2>\n
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Are There Bathrooms?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAre There Other Waterfalls Besides Havasu?<\/h2>\n
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Other Tips<\/h2>\n
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