Havasupai Hike 2009
This year's hike begins on Wednesday, June 24th when we will meet in Tucson, Arizona and drive to the Havasupai Indian Reservation. We will spend three days camping and exploring the primitive land of the Havasupai and return to Tucson, AZ on Sunday, June 28th. RSVP to attend this annual hike hosted by Andy Seleznov. Make Reservations.
The land of the Havasupai is one of the most scenic areas in Arizona. Located in a western branch of the Grand Canyon, it is an oasis of turquoise colored streams, lush vegetation, travertine-lined pools and sparkling cascades. While over five million people visit Grand Canyon Village each year, few venture into Havasu Canyon where the Havasupai people live. Access to the land of the Havasupai is possible only by foot, horse, or helicopter.
During our adventure, we will descend through different sedimentary layers of the canyon, hiking only with light day packs. Full packs will be transported by horse. We will visit the remote and unique Supai Village and camp at the Havasupai campgrounds. We'll have three days of adventure in the primitive land of the Havasupai, exploring the twisting canyons of red desert walls and the lush woodlands set along the blue-green water. See Agenda for details.
Because of the abundance of water and the beautiful waterfalls, the land of the Havasupai is a garden paradise. The Havasu Creek water contains a high concentration of limestone, which gives the water its distinctive turquoise color. The limestone also precipitates out and forms the hard and sharp natural travertine dams that create all the pools of water at the base of the falls, along the creek, and all the way to the Colorado River below.
Reservations are required to attend this annual hike hosted by Andy Seleznov. Make your reservations as soon as possible, because the limited number of camping spaces fills up quickly.