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by: Meaghan McInerny<\/a><\/p>\n

Havasu falls is a hidden treasure found in an offshoot of the Grand Canyon. Known for the beautiful waterfalls and gorgeous blue water, you\u2019ll be surrounded by stunning rock formations and picturesque scenery.<\/p>\n

On a good day, the water looks like this:<\/p>\n

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Photo from Flickr user Navin75<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sound too good to be true? Well, it is and it isn\u2019t. When heavy rain hits, silt and soil in the run-off make the water look more like this:<\/p>\n

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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite the less-than-picturesque coloring of the water, there\u2019s still plenty to see, explore and marvel over.
\nOh, and you have to get there. And back.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the kind of traveler that won\u2019t go anywhere without monogrammed designer luggage and a first-class upgrade this is NOT the trip for you. There is an option to stay at a lodge (2 miles from all of the good sightseeing), but by and large, most visitors rough it and set up a tent at the campgrounds. That means you\u2019ll have to bring in everything you\u2019ll need, with the exception of drinking water which is available at the campgrounds.<\/p>\n

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The Logistics of Getting There\u2026And Back<\/h2>\n

From Phoenix you drive to Hualapai Hilltop. We drove to Seligman, Ariz. and stayed the night before driving the 90 remaining miles to the hilltop. Those last 60 miles are all open road with lots of cows and no gas, food or other services. The drive alone is peaceful and picturesque \u2013 except when you hit a cattle guard or pothole in the road.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once you arrive at the hilltop you\u2019ll park and leave your vehicle. You\u2019ve got three options for spanning the eight miles to Supai village (which you\u2019ll follow up with two miles to get to the campground).<\/p>\n

Take a helicopter. At only $85 each way, it sounds ideal. Unfortunately, you can\u2019t make reservations and it\u2019s first-come, first-served. It can also be affected by weather or not run at all.<\/p>\n

Ride a horse. Saddle horses and pack mules are available for tourists to ride into and out of the canyon. Reservations are needed and the round-trip cost for each animal is $187. If you\u2019re an animal lover, best to avoid this option. Animals are owned by individual tribe members and, to my uneducated eye, did not appear to be well treated. They are first and foremost service animals.
\nIf you have your own horse, you may ride it. You will have to bring your own feed and pay an entrance fee.
\nHike. This is the best option, as long as you\u2019re in adequate physical condition. It may not be glamorous, but hiking all ten miles and carrying your own gear is the most reliable way to get into the canyon. I\u2019m assuming you\u2019re awesome, tough and willing to hike so the rest of my advice will cater to the backpacking hiker you are (or are about to be).<\/p>\n

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Still Interested? Here\u2019s What To Expect From The Hike<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That\u2019s the Grand Canyon. You\u2019re going to the bottom of it. This is no small feat or walk in the park. Do not underestimate it.<\/p>\n

In the first mile and a half you\u2019ll take switchbacks that descend approximately 2,000 feet. That means that on the way out, you\u2019ll hike over eight miles and then have to ascend that same 2,000 feet. With 30 or more pounds of gear on your back. It will be strenuous at best and, if you\u2019re injured or otherwise in sub-par shape, it can feel nearly impossible that you\u2019ll make it to the top. I don\u2019t say that to scare you, but rather to let you know what to prepare for so you can triumphantly beat it. Trekking poles, incidentally, are a big help but we\u2019ll get to gear later.<\/p>\n

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Still On Board? Here\u2019s What You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Pack \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t skimp on this. If you\u2019re hiking 20 miles with 30-50 pounds of gear, you\u2019ll want a well-made pack to carry it in. A well made, well packed and well fitted pack shouldn\u2019t feel heavy or burdensome. Specialty stores like REI are a great resource to find the right pack for your body and trip needs.<\/p>\n

Trekking poles are a great addition to your gear, they\u2019ll help you stay balanced and distribute the strain of hiking over your entire body. When you\u2019re carrying a lot of weight on your back, it definitely changes your center of balance and your ability to maintain that balance. Trekking poles can help with that. A lot. Plenty of experienced hikers don\u2019t use them, but I don\u2019t go on a hike like this without them.<\/p>\n

Water \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Enough for an 8 mile hike (you can fill up in the village and in the campgrounds). If you\u2019ve got a proper pack, the easiest way to carry water is with a water bladder with a drinking tube<\/p>\n

Somewhere to Sleep \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Option A: \u00a0A Tent<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want something that\u2019s light enough to carry (or split between the number of people sleeping in it. Quality, lightweight tents can be expensive. Be sure you know how to set it up and take it down before you pack up for your trip. In our case, we actually had to move our tent in the middle of the night due to a potential flash flood in our campground area. We knew we had a well-made tent and were able to take out anything heavy and simply lift it and walk it to a new space. (Well, it didn\u2019t feel simple at the time, but it was much better than having to break it down because it was a poorly made, easily broken hunk of junk.)<\/p>\n

If you bring a tent, you\u2019ll also need a sleeping bag and camp mattress. The market for these things seems to be: the cheaper they are, the bigger they are\u2026the more expensive they are (at least for lightweight specialty items) the smaller they get when packed down.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t plan on using these items frequently, look into rental programs. REI stores (who have not provided promotional consideration, they\u2019re just really useful for trips like this) do have rental equipment, availability varies by store.
\nResource link for rentals: http:\/\/www.rei.com\/stores\/rentals.html<\/p>\n

Option B: A Hammock<\/p>\n

Camping hammocks are lightweight and comfortable. They\u2019re strung up between two trees (and trees are readily available throughout the campground at Havasupai) and the \u201cbetter\u201d ones offer cover from the rain as well as optional bug netting so you can sleep without fear of bug bites. Unless you get cold easily, you won\u2019t need a full-fledged sleeping bag for your hammock.<\/p>\n

Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not as much as you\u2019d think. Camping isn\u2019t glamorous, you\u2019ll rewear the same stuff a few times and it won\u2019t be a problem. If you\u2019ve planned for 5 days and packed for 5 days, take out half of your clothing. You won\u2019t miss it. Try to bring wicking or quick drying clothing as you might encounter rain. Swimwear is optional. You can go into the water in shorts and a tee-shirt as easily as in a swimsuit. You will want water shoes of some kind as there are lots of rocks in and around the water. Hiking shoes that fit well and are broken in are a must. See an expert as most hiking or trail shoes aren\u2019t meant to fit like sneakers. It\u2019s not unusual to spend an hour trying on shoes, climbing on fake boulders and considering several fit options before you buy.<\/p>\n

Food & The Means to Prepare It<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ahhh, food. One of the great delights of camping. You\u2019ve got marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate? Great. Put them back in the pantry. No campfires are allowed and those items will take up far too much room in your pack. There are plenty of schools of thought for packing food for camping, but on trips like this, I always go with freeze dried meals.<\/p>\n

Pair a Jetboil, or other lightweight camp stove, with oatmeal packets for the morning and freeze dried meals (like Mountain House brand) for dinner. The oatmeal and freeze dried meals only require hot water to prepare. The Jetboil is a simple, lightweight and compact device that boils water. Throw in a reusable spoon and a collapsible cup and you\u2019re ready to go. You could bring additional freeze dried meals for lunch or just rely on cereal or protein bars. I also really like dried fruit strip snacks for a little sugar rush on the trail or as a sweet snack. They\u2019re lightweight, compact and don\u2019t require a lot of space in your pack.<\/p>\n

Most of the campsites have at least one picnic table, so you\u2019ll have somewhere to sit, prepare your food, eat and hang out.<\/p>\n

Toiletries & Personal Care Items<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember when I said camping wasn\u2019t glamorous? I wasn\u2019t kidding. You can jump in the water to freshen up, but don\u2019t bank on washing your hair or using body wash. There are no showers at the campgrounds. There are composting toilets. Baby wipes are a great lightweight solution with lots of uses on the trial and at the campground. Need to get the grime off your face? Baby wipe. Want to wipe down your oatmeal bowl and your spoon? Baby wipe. I\u2019m a stickler for cleanliness in the kitchen at home, but I\u2019ve had to adjust to life outdoors having different standards for these sorts of things. A personal towel is great, but a traditional terrycloth towel will take a long time to dry if it\u2019s raining or humid. Specialty towels that wring dry and pack down small are an easier option. You don\u2019t need a full sized quick dry towel, one the size of a hand towel will do. Sunscreen will also be important, for the hike and your stay. The sun is just as strong in the canyon as it is in Phoenix, and long stretches of the trail are shade-free especially at mid-day.<\/p>\n

A Great Attitude<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a friend of mine said when we arrived, \u201cit\u2019s not an adventure unless you have to change your plans.\u201d Sure enough, upon arriving at the campgrounds we heard the weather had been severe enough to close the trail down to the Colorado river (a full day excursion from the campgrounds) and flash flood warnings had been coming and going all weekend. We decided to cut our stay short by a night upon arrival. We still had a great time, but it was because we decided we\u2019d have a great time. Moving a tent in the middle of the night? Could be a disaster or an adventure. It\u2019s all in how you handle it. We decided it was an adventure and felt pretty damn cool that we\u2019d pulled it off and gotten a good (and dry) night of sleep.<\/p>\n

Mooney Falls, the tallest of the waterfalls in the area is less than a mile from the campground. It\u2019s gorgeous and has some great opportunities for wading, swimming and photographs. You do have to climb down a rock face, however, to get there. The descriptions online seem fairly tame. You walk down a trail, go through two caves in the rock face and then climb down with the aid of chains driven into the rock face.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Be sure, if you go, you have both hands free (carry a small day pack or don\u2019t bring stuff down there you have to carry) because that last little bit? It\u2019s daunting. The footholds aren\u2019t easy to see and the chain can get wet from the spray of the waterfall. When you get to the bottom, you\u2019ll look up and think something along the lines of \u201cI\u2019m amazing. I just climbed down that!\u201d Going back up, incidentally, is much easier. You\u2019ve already done the hard part. This time you can see where you\u2019re going and you already know it\u2019s manageable.<\/p>\n

A Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cell phone service is spotty at best and you\u2019ll find your battery drained quickly. If you have a camera, you\u2019re probably better bringing it than trying to capture pictures on your smartphone. It\u2019s work making space in your pack for it.<\/p>\n

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Have I Scared You Away Yet? If you want to make this trip\u2026<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You\u2019ll need reservations. There are limited slots available on any given day and they can book up months in advance (especially for 3-day weekends). Visit havasupai-nsn.gov<\/a> for all of the official information on reservations and policies. There are tour guides and other third party groups that plan and run excursions, but there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t go directly through the tribe.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just show up at the last minute, but if you want to go on short notice you can call and see if there have been any cancellations. With your reservation ready, drive to the Hilltop, hike down to the village and check in at the camping office. You\u2019ll pay there (cash is best) and each member of your group will get a visitor bracelet they\u2019ll need to wear for the duration of your stay. You can fill up your water here as well. Then it\u2019s a simple matter of walking down to the campground and finding a place to set up camp. A ranger actively checks in on campgrounds to make sure they\u2019re set up safely and are complying with rules and regulations. The ranger is your best resource for finding out if trails are safe to traverse, especially if you\u2019ve had inclement weather. Spring water is available at the campground but there are only two water sources, so you may have to stand in line to fill up. It isn\u2019t strictly necessary to treat the water to make it safe to drink. Cautious campers, however, may wish to employ a filter, water treatment tablets or a UV treatment tool just to be safe.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s about all you need to know. The scenery is beautiful and well worth the effort of getting there. If you\u2019re up for an adventure, this is one to put on your bucket list.<\/p>\n

View from the top of the trail, we made it up to the top before the rain started:<\/p>\n

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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the trail to the village:<\/p>\n

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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More Waterfalls:<\/p>\n

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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by Meaghan McInerny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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