Where do you park to hike Havasupai falls?
Where do you park to hike Havasupai falls? Parking at the Hualapai Hilltop Lot The parking lot at the Havasupai Trailhead will likely be full when you arrive. Don't worry: there's plenty of parking along the road leading up to the Hualapai Hilltop parking lot. Some people have to park more than half-a-mile down the road.
Are Havasu Falls and Havasupai Falls the same?
Havasu Falls is the most well known of the Havasupai waterfalls. It is 100 feet tall and cascades into a crystal blue-green pool just a 5-minute walk from the Havasupai Campground and about 2 miles from the Village of Supai.
What is the best time of year to go to Havasupai Falls?
Havasupai Campground The best time to visit Havasu Falls is in the late fall, winter or early spring. During the summer months, plan to hike as early as possible to avoid the heat. Remember to bring plenty of water for the hike, as there is no water available for hikers and the trail can be dry, hot and dusty.
How crowded is Havasupai Falls?
Havasu Falls Crowds: Very crowded. The permits for this hike sell out pretty much instantly. So if you are only looking for solitude… pick a different hike.
How much does the Havasupai permit cost?
While the exact cost can change from year to year, we estimate the Havasupai permit cost to be around $395 to $500 per person. Typically, a minimum stay of 3 nights and 4 days is required. Reservations are 100% non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Can you hike Havasupai alone?
It is 8 miles from Hilltop to the village of Supai. The waterfalls and campgrounds are an additional 2 miles from the village. Reservations are necessary for lodging and camping. DO NOT hike alone.
Are there bathrooms at Havasupai Falls?
There are vaulted toilets throughout the Havasu campground so you do not need to worry about packing a lot of toilet paper or carrying out your waste unless you have to use the restroom outside of camp. This area is a water source so you should never pee or poop near the water.
Why is Havasu Falls so expensive?
In a post, the Havasupai tribe said it made the decision to raise prices because the popular hiking and swimming spot in the Grand Canyon has gone viral and the demand for permits has greatly increased. “We have many more reservation requests than available campground spaces,” the post said.
How do you shower in Havasupai?
There are no garbage cans (pack out what you pack in), and no showers at Havasupai (but you'll be swimming pretty much the majority of each day!) There is a fresh water spigot located near the entrance of the campground that is tested monthly for contaminants.
Do you need a reservation to hike Havasu Falls?
Reservations are required before entering the Havasupai Indian Reservation. Guests can hike down 8 miles to the lodge and tourist office, then 2 more miles to the campground.
Is there drinking water at Havasupai?
Hikers and campers visiting Havasupai can get drinking water from Fern Spring, located in Havasu campground (10-miles from the Hualapai Hilltop/Havasupai trailhead).
How hard is it to get Havasupai reservations?
Getting a Havasu Falls Permit is arguably the most difficult part of the Havasu Falls hike, and each year getting a permit to hike Havasu Falls gets more and more competitive. In fact, according to the Havasupai Reservations website, most permits sell out the first day reservations open.