Who's up for an adventure? It involves a gorgeous hike with Native American roots and a beautiful waterfall. And we all know that waterfalls are totally the coolest thing nature has to offer for cooling off (and just being incredibly gorgeous to check out). Say hello to Havasu Falls just outside of The Grand Canyon National Park.
The waterfall, plunging nearly 100 feet, is located within the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Havasu Canyon. For your bearings, it's about a four hour drive southwest along I-40 from the South Rim of Grand Canyon.
The contrast between the deep red canyon faces and Caribbean colored blue water is way better than any filter you put on your photos (admit it). In fact, the waterfall is named for the Havasupai Indians meaning "people of the blue-green waters."
As if it couldn't get any cooler, Supai Village (Very, Very Remote Town) (located within Havasu Canyon) isn't accessible by road. Now is your chance to live your wilderness exploring dream and hike out through the incredible landscape to find Havasu Falls. Adding a little danger to the mix, be aware of the environment's condition before your trek since the land is subject to flash floods. You can camp on Havasupai lands and even rent packing mules, horses or use their helicopter transport! Let's just take a look at this spectacular waterfall again, shall we?
If you plan on doing this hike in the summer, be sure to get an early start to the day (yes, 5:30 am) so your hike isn't spent fully in the hot sun. Plan on staying at the Havasupai Lodge for ideal rest between your hikes. Be aware, however, that you will have to hike about 8 miles from the trail head to get to the lodge. Once there, you can have the option to hike to Mooney Falls for another spectacular waterfall!
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