Y O U R G U I D E T O H A V A S U P A I : EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE

3.....LOGISTICS Just how complicated is it to plan a trip to Havasupai?

4.....PREPARATION Packing and training for a trip to Havasupai.

5.....ITINERARY How many days will you have to explore Havasupai? LOGISTICS GETTING A PERMIT Havasu Falls is on tribal land that belongs to the Permits go on sale February 1 Havasupai Indian Tribe. All visitors are required to reserve Visit the Havasupai Tribe's website a permit in advance. Because of how popular these or call the waterfalls have become, permits usually sell out for the Havasupai Tourism entire year within 24 hours. Read more on our blog about Office at (928) 448-2121 how to reserve your permit for Havasupai!

WHEN TO GO Havasupai is ALWAYS beautiful, but each season is different. The weather in early June, July, and August have high While the fall and winter are not spring through summer temps which make it necessary to the best times of year to swim in is warm enough for hydrate more and take your time the waterfalls, the changing of comfortable swimming hiking. Spread hiking out over a seasons is a spectacular thing in the waterfalls of longer period of time than you would to witness, and the canyon is Havasu Creek. need to in the fall or winter. less crowded.

FLY OR DRIVE? SOMETIMES, BOTH! The closest airports to the Hualapai Hilltop Trailhead are Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Las Vegas International, both a 4 - 5 hour drive away. Depending on where you are coming from, you will need to fly and rent a car to get to the trailhead. Whatever mode of transportation you take to get to the trailhead, it’s best to plan for a day of travel before the hike in so you can stay somewhere close to the trailhead and start hiking into the canyon the next morning.

WHERE TO STAY BEFORE THE HIKE AT THE WATERFALLS The nearest hotel to the Hualapai The Havasupai Tribe requires that all visitors stay overnight in Hilltop Trailhead is Grand the canyon. No day hiking is allowed. We recommend that Canyon Caverns Inn (1 hour you stay 2 or more nights at the Havasu Campground at the away). The town of Seligman also base of Havasu Falls. There is a lodge in the village of Supai, has a few hotel options to stay AZ, 2 miles away from Havasu Falls. Some people choose to the night before you drive to the stay here, but it is very basic, does not have many rooms, and trailhead (1.5 hours away). offers no food.

CHOOSING THE PERFECT CAMPSITE Choosing a campsite at Havasu Falls isn’t difficult, but the sites available will depend which day of the week you arrive and what time. If you arrive in Havasu Campground early in the day on a weekday, you’ll likely have your pick. Read the 5 most important tips for choosing the perfect campsite at Havasu Falls. TRIP PREPARATION PACKING TIPS: Test your gear before you go PACKING LIST: Break in hiking boots and water shoes Don't overpack! Backpacking pack Make sure to plan out your meals in advance to Lightweight day pack have enough food with a balance of carbs and salt to keep you going. Sleeping Bag & Pad Fresh food won't last, so pack easy or "just add Tent (or hammock) water" meals like oatmeal or freeze-dried meals Hiking Boots/Trail Shoes & Water Shoes from Mountain House/Backpacker's Pantry. Headlamp/Lighting Extra toilet paper Sunscreen / Sun hat / Sunglasses Trash bags - pack in and pack out! WATER (At least 3 liters to hike in with) Swimsuit Toiletries (baby wipes) Cooking gear (compact stove, fuel, cook set)

TRAINING FOR THE HIKE: The hike into the Havasu Falls campground is 10 miles. This means if you only stay 1 night in the canyon, you should feel comfortable with your ability to hike 20+ miles over 2 days. Set yourself up to be able to hike about 25- 30 miles throughout the duration of your trip.

PRE-TRIP TRA INING TIPS: Hike outside. The hike to Havasu Falls is hard to replicate, but you can build important stabilizing muscles in your legs and ankles by walking on a rocky beach or riverside where you will encounter sand and loose rocks. Try hot yoga. Air temperatures in the canyon are quite high, and summer temps often exceed 100 degrees F. Hot yoga can help to enhance your cardiovascular health in a warm environment and increase your heat tolerance. Stairs stairs stairs. If you are not accustomed to hiking over elevation change, climbing stairs will be your best friend while training for Havasu Falls trip. Elevation training. Plan a few training hikes at a higher elevation. ITINERARY MAKE SURE YOU SEE Always plan for a day on either end of your trip - a day to get there, and a day to get home (can be the same day you hike out of the canyon).

If you have 2 days... If you have 3 days... If you have 4 days... See and play in the many falls Hike 3.5 mi. down canyon (7 Go even further on an epic 7 near camp! mi. roundtrip). mi. trek (14 mi. roundtrip). New Navajo Falls Beaver Falls The Little Colorado River Rock Falls Creek crossings Confluence Havasu Falls Ladders Mooney Falls

2 miles (3.2 km) to Havasu Campground 8 miles (13 km) to Hualapai Hilltop Trailhead

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