Havasupai

Pristine, remote, turquoise waterfalls within the Grand Canyon ecosystem.

Havasu Falls
October 11th - October 12th, 2025

People of the blue-green waters

Havasupai is a remote backpacking destination in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon, known for its steep descent and limited access by permit only. The trail leads to a lush desert oasis featuring turquoise waterfalls, red rock walls, and a small campground along Havasu Creek. The land resides on a Native American reservation.

We originally planned for a 4 day trip, but due to weather concerns, we ended up only going down for 2 days (1 night), so we didn’t get to do everything we wanted but we at least were able to salvage some of it.

The waterfalls were in our opinion the best we’ve ever seen, and the water really is that amazing teal color in real life. It was a tough trip (11 miles backpacking one way), but we thought it was totally worth it!

At the Hilltop Trailhead getting ready to start the hike down
At the Hilltop Trailhead getting ready to start the hike down
At the Hilltop Trailhead getting ready to start the hike down
At the Hilltop Trailhead getting ready to start the hike down
At the Hilltop Trailhead getting ready to start the hike down
At the Hilltop Trailhead getting ready to start the hike down
Hiking down to Supai
Hiking down to Supai
Our first glimpse of the teal water near Supai
Our first glimpse of the teal water near Supai
50 foot falls in between Supai and the campground
50 foot falls in between Supai and the campground
Navajo Falls in between Supai and the campground
Navajo Falls in between Supai and the campground
Crossing some obstacles before reaching the campground
Crossing some obstacles before reaching the campground
Our first view of Havasu Falls
Our first view of Havasu Falls
Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls
Standing at the top of Mooney Falls
Standing at the top of Mooney Falls
This is the mud cave that you have to go through to descend to the bottom of Mooney Falls
This is the mud cave that you have to go through to descend to the bottom of Mooney Falls
View of Mooney Falls through the mud cave
View of Mooney Falls through the mud cave
Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls
This is the ladder system that you have to go down to reach Mooney Falls
This is the ladder system that you have to go down to reach Mooney Falls
The walls around the waterfalls were amazing, they are covered in limestone formations and green moss
The walls around the waterfalls were amazing, they are covered in limestone formations and green moss
Limestone formations around the waterfalls
Limestone formations around the waterfalls
Soaking in the pools at Havasu Falls
Soaking in the pools at Havasu Falls
Swimming at Havasu Falls
Swimming at Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls
Swimming at Havasu Falls
Swimming at Havasu Falls
On some days you have the option of taking a helicopter ride out from Supai to the trailhead (for a price), which is what Natalie opted to do.
On some days you have the option of taking a helicopter ride out from Supai to the trailhead (for a price), which is what Natalie opted to do.
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