Description of the Hike
Depending on your hiking ability, the initial 8-mile hike from Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village can be achieved between 3 to 5 hours on average. The hike is easy to moderately difficult and much of it is on rocky terrain. The first mile from Hualapai Hilltop is reasonably steep, while the remainder of the trail follows a very slight down grade. The Hualapai Trail is not overly difficult, but it is all in the sun. There are no water sources, and there is little shade for relief. Be sure to carry at least 4 quarts of water.
The village of Supai is on the Havasupai Indian Reservation in a western branch of the Grand Canyon. Supai is the tribal center for the Havasupai Tribe and has a small food market, post office, a payphone, a lodge, and a cafe. The campgrounds are about a mile or so beyond the village.
The spectacular waterfalls are spread out along Havasu Creek in the Havasu Canyon. Havasu Falls, the most popular and often photographed of the falls, is 120 feet high and is a favorite spot for picnics. Havasu Falls and the campgrounds are about 3/4 mile beyond another beautiful waterfall called Navajo Falls. This hike goes in and out of the creek and through lush vegetation. Hiking sandals or footwear that can handle water is recommended. Prepare to get wet.
After spending the night in the Havasu campgrounds, we will continue hiking. We will journey to Mooney Falls, which is 200 feet high with a breath-taking dark, damp, and slippery "trail" that often goes inside the mountain. The pool below Mooney Falls it is the most popular swimming hole in the canyon. We will then hike to the sheltered and pristine Amphitheater, followed by a hike to the secluded and majestic Beaver Falls. This is a total of about 4 miles from the campgrounds. So, the days hiking is approximately 8 miles round trip from the campgrounds to Beaver Falls and back to the campgrounds. Optional Hike: Take the Havasu Canyon Trail to the Colorado River and back.