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rocknclimb Member
Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 474 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee Valley |
Somehow managed to get lucky and got a permit for Havasupai this year. I flew down to Phoenix on the 25th, but took the long route through Sedona & Flagstaff as I had never been. Really enjoyed the drive up Oak Creek Canyon.
Beautiful church inside & out Red rocks of Sedona Arizona sunset
Got to the Haulupai Hilltop at 10:30 pm after going through a security checkpoint on Indian Rd 18 checking for drugs and alcohol. After a sleepless night in the Nissan Sentra rental I was happy to head into the canyon and start hiking. The trail quickly descend a thousand feet into the canyon then is mostly flat to Supai. The town of Supai still receives all mail via pony express.
The Hilltop Red rocks of Supai Nearing the canyon floor Supai Village Cacti
After checking in at the tourist office I headed down the last couple miles and found a nice private camp just off Havasu Creek.
Bridges at camp Creek runs through the campsite Bridges in camp Nearing an oasis
Spent the rest of the day back at Havasu, Navajo, & Fifty Foot Falls.
Above Navaho Falls Fifty Foot Falls Above Havasu Falls Navaho Falls 50 Foot Falls Nice place for the hammock Blue water above Havasu Falls
Decided to check out Mooney Falls as well. Spectacular Falls!
Above Mooney The rails down to Mooney Looking down on Mooney Mooney is stunning Mooney
Saturday was focused on hiking to the confluence w/ the Colorado. This was a 16 mile day with somewhere around 22 creek crossings. Met some rafters at the confluence who offered me some free beer! This made up for the 6 pack that was previously taken at said checkpoint.
Grand Canyon Ladders & Rails lead to Mooney Falls Mooney Falls early morning On the way to the confluence Camp area Beaver Falls Cascading falls Havasu Creek (2) Hiking along Havasu Hiking to the confluence Blue waters Hiking above the narrows Easy ledges above Havasu The mighty Colorado River Confluence of the Colorado and Havasu Canyon The Narrows Ponds near Havasu Falls Delicious Havasu Creek
Took the hammock up to Havasu Falls early Sunday and watched the sunrise over the falls.
Morning at Havasu Havasu Falls scene
Awoke early morning to gusty winds and rain. Luckily it was also my day to leave. However, the heavy desert rains followed me 10 miles to the Hilltop, but things only got more bleak. Found a flat tire on the rental, and with no jack or lug wrench to fix it. Thankfully people are amazing and a few people stuck around in the rain to help out.
Havasu Falls 1st view of Havasu Falls Between the cliffs down to Mooney Mooney on a blue bird day Near Mooney Falls Morning light at Havasu Mooney Falls Mooney in morning light Bird Powerful Mooney Falls
Another great day in the desert!!!
When asked "Why do you climb"? Simply respond "Why don't you"?
When asked "Why do you climb"? Simply respond "Why don't you"?
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Sculpin Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2015 Posts: 1384 | TRs | Pics
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Sat May 04, 2019 7:19 am
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Those waterfalls look inviting.
rocknclimb wrote: | Bird |
Looks like a Summer Tanager to me. Perhaps the species is making its first cameo on NWHikers!
Between every two pines is a doorway to the new world. - John Muir
Between every two pines is a doorway to the new world. - John Muir
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mtn.climber Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 1204 | TRs | Pics Location: The Lost Horizon |
Now I wanna go!
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Reach for the sky, cuz tomorrow may never come.
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Fletcher Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 1870 | TRs | Pics Location: kirkland |
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Sat May 04, 2019 9:29 pm
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This place looks incredible.
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ozzy The hard way
Joined: 30 Jul 2015 Posts: 476 | TRs | Pics Location: University place, wa |
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ozzy
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Sun May 05, 2019 2:45 pm
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Nice Derek! Ive seen pictures of Havasu falls before but i thought that was it. I didnt know about all the other hidden gems! Killer trip and pics man!
“I don’t know what’s gonna happen, but I wanna have my kicks before the whole shithouse goes up in flames”-Mr Mojo Risin
“I don’t know what’s gonna happen, but I wanna have my kicks before the whole shithouse goes up in flames”-Mr Mojo Risin
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Nancyann Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2013 Posts: 2318 | TRs | Pics Location: Sultan Basin |
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Sun May 05, 2019 7:32 pm
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So lovely, thanks for sharing!
I’d like to go there before I get too old, I wonder how difficult it is to get a permit?
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rocknclimb Member
Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 474 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee Valley |
Nancyann wrote: | wonder how difficult it is to get a permit? |
Difficult, but not impossible. Permits go on sale February 1st, and sellout in a matter of minutes. Need to have flexible dates ready beforehand. There is also a permit transfer page for groups unable to go on their scheduled time, but these disappear just as quick as they appear.
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joker seeker
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 7953 | TRs | Pics Location: state of confusion |
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Mon May 06, 2019 7:36 pm
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Thanks for sharing. Looks like the big river had more runoff happening when you got there (i.e. a bit brown) - that's what it looked like when we pushed off from Lee's Ferry ramp last May but by the time we got to Havasu this is what the confluence looked like:
Havasu Chub-2366
I bet you didn't see a ton of people for much of the hike to the confluence.
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