June 12, 2009 5:00 AM - 49 attended
Havasupai Falls IV
Havasupai Falls (map)
This is a limited RSVP event do not take spots that you do not intend on using
www.havasupaitribe.com
I made the reservations for camping on Friday and Saturday nights June 12-14th. Everyone will pay at the village as they arrive. There are no dscounts this year for groups. Our per person cost will be $75.90. This covers your Friday and Saturday night camping. Our reservation number is 582. If anyone wants to go earlier in the week to spend more time there, you must make reservations on your own for those extra days.
This is a 11 mile one-way hike that is moderately difficult. The first 2 miles are downhill with a 3000 foot elevation change. Which means on the hike out, the last 2 miles are up 3000 feet. That is the only difficult part aside from the distance. After the elevation change, we will be hiking through a winding canyon that eventually leads to the Grand Canyon. It is 9 miles from trailhead (Hualapai Hilltop) to the Supai Village then 2 more miles to the campground. The original trail from the village to the campground has been changed because of last years flooding. They said it is still easy to follow. We can decide when and who will meet at the trailhead later but keep in mind it will take about 4 hours to get to the campground. So, the earlier, the better.
WATER: There is a spring in the campground that we have used for water on three previous trips with no bad side effects. You can bring a water filter if you don't feel comfortable with the spring water.
FOOD: The village has a small store and cafe to purchase food. I have always stopped at the cafe on the way in and out to lessen my food in my pack, and to take a break during the hike. The other days you will be responsible for feeding yourself. We can always team up regarding stoves/pans if people want to arrange that separately. The store and cafe are two miles from camp. Bring everything you need to survive for the weekend in your pack.
FEES: $75.90 to camp Friday and Saturday The cost increased $25.90 from last year. (We actually got a great rate last year)
BACKPACKING: The Local Indians provide travelling services for an extra fee. You can have your pack taken in by mule/horse for $85 per 135 lbs. This requires a week's advance notice which you can make yourselves. They also deliver it from trailhead all the way to campground. The other option is to have it flown in on the helicopter for $20 but it only gets you and or your pack to the village. You can also fly yourself in and out via helicopter for $85.00per person each way. The locals have priority on the helicopter and it is first come first serve. You will have to pack the last two miles into the campground and back to the village should you choose to fly. These prices are all one way. You can choose to carry your pack in, and have them take pack it out, or pack it both ways yourself, whatever you decide is fine.
DIRECTIONS: Travel south on Route 93 for about 100 miles to Kingman, AZ. 2 miles east on I-40. 60 miles north/east on Historic Route 66 to Peach Springs, AZ. 55 miles north on Tribal Road 18 to Hualapai Hilltop. Some people camp in their cars the night before, some people stay at the hotel in Peach Springs, and some people drive from Vegas that morning. That can be decided later. Please be careful driving at night on tribal road 18 because of cattle, elk and other wildlife wondering onto the roadway.
Reservations are required and hard to come by in the this time of year. We have 65 spaces available with a lot of interest which is why I'm not including Maybe as a RSVP choice. If you can make it, wonderful, if not, I'm sure we'll be going again.
"PLEASE DO NOT TAKE UP AN RSVP SPACE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU ARE GOING, THIS IS A VERY POPULAR EVENT AND WE NEED TO BE CONSIDERATE OF OUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW HIKERS."
If the event is full and you want to go please mention this on your RSVP and we can try to update RSVP's as things change.
The reservations are under confrimation number 582. Everyone needs to check in and pay in the village. They will give you a tag to place on your packs which authorizes you to camp.
There are no alcoholic beverages allowed in the reservation so pack your bags, bottles, and flasks accordingly. There are some dumpsters but they are often full, be prepared to pack out your own trash.
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A former member
I can lead a hike to the Colorado River on Saturday. I have done the hike several times. The hike is about twice as far as Beaver Falls, which is on the way.
Posted January 12, 2009 at 10:13 PM -
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Dj Shifta (John)
Paul, I can't believe it filled up in less than 1 day!! you where right!! I looked Monday morning prior to leaving at 5am to snowboard...and :-( it's already full. As we spoke at the Chowderstock, I EAGERLY want to go!!! Even if the group is full, I can go with my Buddy "on our own" and happen to meet up! lol.....I want to make this work bad!@!!
Posted January 13, 2009 at 9:01 AM -
Paul Dicianno
I managed to get another 20 spots for the group. If you are on the wait list plan your schedule accordingly with intent to go. We will have drop offs as the date approaches and I will send out reminders to make sure that if people cant make it that they drop out plenty early. Please people be considerate of others and drop out if you are not 100 % on this trip.
Posted January 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM -
Paul Dicianno
A video of The beautiful blue water during and after the flooding.
http://naturspa.com/index.php?topic=49.0
Posted January 13, 2009 at 1:30 PM -
Beth
I am so excited that you added the extra spots because now I can go. thanks so much! This hike is at the top of my list and I've spent hours looking at photos and reading other accounts and I have tried for this hike twice and once it snowed and once it was too hot. I'm up for sharing a mule.
Posted January 13, 2009 at 6:10 PM -
A former member
If some spots open up I have 2 friends coming down from Canada, that I would absolutly love ot bring with me on this trip! :)
Posted February 2, 2009 at 7:11 AM -
A former member
I'll be leaving around 11:30pm Thursday night, if anyone is interested in caravan-ing or carpooling I have room for one more in the jeep!
Posted April 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM -
A former member
i gotta work on Saturday so I figure my only option is to hike in and fly back on Friday. If anyone wants to split the room in Peach Springs on Thursday night give me a call or email
Posted April 28, 2009 at 10:01 AM -
A former member
i changed my RSVP to no because I will not be camping. How far in advance to I need to schedule the fly out?
Posted April 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM -
Linda B.
I would like to leave sometime Thursday during the day rather than later that night, if anyone wants to carpool/caravan. I have a Grand Cherokee and can comfortably take a total of four plus gear. 279-9296
Posted April 28, 2009 at 10:34 AM -
Cynthia DesGrange
Due to concerns about Swine Flu, Havasupai is closed until June 1, 2009. I hope they're open by the time y'all go!
Posted May 1, 2009 at 4:40 AM -
A former member
I really hope they re-open in time for our trip!
So SAD :(Posted May 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM -
Paul Dicianno
They were supposed to reopen on May 1st after last years flooding. I scheduled in June hopeing to avoid any delays for the reopening. If for some reason they do not reopen by the time we are supposed to go I will try to have an awesome back up event planned so keep your $75.00 ready and a very positive attitude no matter what.
Posted May 3, 2009 at 8:02 AM -
Susan N.
I heard this weekend that the reservation is going to remain closed beyond our scheduled weekend... hoping our organizers will confirm this. I hope it's not true!
Posted May 11, 2009 at 6:25 AM -
Paul Dicianno
I received a call from Havasupai Reservation today and they are opening on the 2nd. Our reservations are a go. I repeat we are going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 12, 2009 at 3:23 PM -
Paul Dicianno
Havasupai now after the flood. Thanks to Siobhan finding it on youtube. It is quite a bit different but still amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n_tKag7nfE&f
Posted May 13, 2009 at 4:23 PM -
A former member
oh boy oh boy only 15 more days!!!!!
Posted May 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM -
Michael
This is gonna be great! I was wondering about cooking gear. Will someone have a grill of some kind?
Posted May 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM -
Jeanne
Does anyone want to share a mule? Also Russ and I are leaving Thursday around 4ish. We have room for one more. Maybe two.
Posted May 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM -
A former member
Article in todays RJ http://www.lvrj.com/news/46567342.html
The camping area and one waterfall is gone. I should have went last year :(Posted May 31, 2009 at 11:18 AM -
kirk
Has anyone had any issues with vehicles parked at the trail head? Theft or vandalism
Posted May 31, 2009 at 1:25 PM -
Paul Dicianno
Cooking gear- Most people will bring dehydrated food and use small stoves to boil water... Some people bring their own ready to eat stuff; tuna in a bag salmon things that are light and fast and easy. I do the dehydrated route.
Cars broken into- Do not leave valuables visible in your cars, lock valuables in the trunk. I have never known anyone personally who has had a problem but have heard rumors. I think good common sense and safety will prevent us from having any serious problems.Posted May 31, 2009 at 10:02 PM -
Rick W
I'm IN! YES! I could use a ride. Or I can drive if somebody wants to go with me.
Posted June 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM -
Paul Dicianno
OUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER IS 582 WHEN YOU CHECK IN AT THE RESERVATION DESK IN THE VILLAGE.
Posted June 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM -
Paul Dicianno
The weather forecast for Supai Arizona calls for temperatures in the lower 90s during the day and upper 50s lower 60s at night. It should be beautiful for camping. For updates just google supai weather forecast.
Posted June 8, 2009 at 7:42 AM -
David P. Gurtner
I'm planning on leaving mid afternoon (2 - 4) on Thur and sleeping in the car untill 2am.. then hiking in early.. I can take one or two.... Does anyone have a list of who is going when and with who?
Posted June 8, 2009 at 8:43 AM -
Paul Dicianno
There is no list that I am aware of but someone will probably respond to your post here and you may want to put it on the message board also if you are looking for co-riders/hikers
Posted June 8, 2009 at 10:22 AM -
C
I need a ride out on Sunday......the peeps I'm ridin' in with are coptering out and I want to hike out.....so, if someone could give me a ride back into town please lemme know.
Posted June 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM -
Linda B.
From what I've heard, they may be waiting for the helicopter as long as it takes you to hike out, so you may still arrive on top at the same time!
Posted June 8, 2009 at 3:12 PM -
Paul Dicianno
That is true. last year people hiked out and were waiting when we flew out. However it goes by a sign in sheet and he or she who signs in first goes first behind the locals of course. I am hiking out and may have a seat available C but am not sure of schedules or if i am heading straight back to town or hitting some tourist stuff on the way home.
Posted June 8, 2009 at 3:20 PM -
Sally
I am looking for a ride leaving sometime 4pm or later on Thursday eve.....does anyone have space for one more?
Also, does anyone have room on a mule for gear?
Posted June 9, 2009 at 10:57 AM -
A former member
2 more days! :)
Posted June 9, 2009 at 12:55 PM -
Dave
Paul - Thank you for all of your efforts in coordinating this excellent adventure!
Posted June 9, 2009 at 4:05 PM -
A former member
Anybody want to carpool, let me know
Posted June 9, 2009 at 7:06 PM -
David P. Gurtner
Would everyone mind posting departure times for Thur and Fri? That way anyone can coordinate traveling in groups for those that want to....
Posted June 10, 2009 at 9:21 AM -
Susan N.
David, our carpool (Kim, Dave, Linda and I) is leaving around 6pm Thurs. if that helps.
Posted June 10, 2009 at 11:20 AM -
Paul Dicianno
The weather will be 83 during the day and mid 50s at night give or take 10 degrees. be prepared
Posted June 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM -
Paul Dicianno
we always attempt to camp in a group or small groups where we can so just look for familiar faces or a meetup sign. We are not sure how it will be this year since things have changed so much after the flood. The camp ground is about 1/2 mile long so look around for a good spot or friends. Even if we all do not wind up camping in the same spots we can meetup Friday here and there to figure out who wants to hike on Saturday and who doesn't and what time we will head for Beaver Falls and beyond.
Posted June 10, 2009 at 11:38 PM -
Paul Dicianno
DO NOT FORGET TO TOP OFF WITH GAS IN KINGMAN. THERE IS A GAS STATION ABOUT 10 MILES PAST THE TURNOFF TO 18 BUT IT IS EXPENSIVE. IT'S WORTH IT IF YOU ARE LOW ON GAS BUT AVOID IT IF POSSIBLE.
Posted June 10, 2009 at 11:38 PM -
Paul Dicianno
Ok folks I am hitting the road soon so see you all there. I will be available via phone at 591-9270 so long as there is a signal
Posted June 11, 2009 at 5:00 PM -
Gary M.
More Photos! From 2007 2008 http://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/photos/158583/#1393531
http://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/photos/376771/Before the flood:
http://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/calendar/5529284/
http://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/calendar/7324911/Posted June 14, 2009 at 10:25 PM -
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Rick W
Some comments:
1. Thanks to Paul. Nice job.
2. Congratulations to Russell and Jeanne.
3. Thanks to Linda for getting Walter's pack onto the helicopter.
4. If you want to save time, DO NOT take the helicopter.Posted June 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM -
Gary M.
Saw 7 Elk along a 25 mile stretch of Hwy 18 on the way in. 3 very large bulls in full velvet!
Posted June 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM -
Curtis
After looking at the pictures, I really can't wait to go next month. I'm glad you all had a great trip.
Posted June 16, 2009 at 5:46 PM -
Shin
I have uploaded 370 pics taken at this trip on my website.
http://www.vegashikers.com/pic/20090613/p1.htmlPosted June 17, 2009 at 2:20 AM -
Nichole
Ok, who has the red camera with the butt shot on the swing? That is my mother's day card!
Posted June 17, 2009 at 7:31 PM -
A former member
CONGRATS RUSS AND JEANNE!! :)
Posted June 20, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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Paul DiciannoEvent HostCarpet Shark, Co-OrganizerWords can not describe how fantastic this place is and how much fun we all had. The weather was absolutely perfect night and day. See you all there next year.
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SparrowAssistant Organizerthe devastation there is far worse than i ever expected, but beautiful new places grow more stable each day. RIP navajo falls. i loved you. the new navajo falls is a terrific jump, perhaps THE best cliffjump left, and will one day be as beautiful as navajo was if the tribe can stabilize the terrain. havasu and mooney falls were painful to see, but soon enough there will be fresh travertine and one will never know how drastically the landscape has changed. havasu is at least 20 feet shorter, and i don't see how mooney will ever be as swimmer-friendly or deep as it once was. i'll be back at least two more times this year- who's up for a return trip in august or september?
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Patricia Vázquez+1 guestHavasuapai was gone as I knew it, but the Indians are working hard to repair it, and the company, as always, was divine.
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ShinSuperman, Assistant OrganizerEverything was great !! Thanks for the Paul for posting this hike and David for leading us to the Colorado River. I had really enjoyed this weekend. And I will come back on next year.
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Jason+1 guestThis was the best trip to Havasupai yet. It is pretty amazing to see how the landscape has changed.
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Michael KThe MasterFantastic trip! I got share it with new eyes again with first-timers. Thank you once again Paul for taking the time and trouble to organize this trip. :~)
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Rick WAmazing blue water contrasted by red rocks and verdant green foliage make this place spectacular. Rope swing was fun. Wish I had more time to play. Thanks to Paul for setting it up.
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Malia(Treehugger)Amazing! Spectacular! Wonderful! And that was just all the great company. The views were breathtaking too. Thank you for an awesome weekend.
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JeanneFive stars are not enough to rate this trip. It was awesome! The most beautiful place I've ever been and a great place to get engaged. Thank you Paul for doing such a great job of organizing this event.
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Linda B.CougarThis has got to be one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I understand that it's changed a lot since the flood, but this being my first time, I saw only the beauty and not the changes. Great group of friends to camp with, breathtaking falls and scenery, and tons of fun. I also enjoyed exploring the village and talking to some of the locals. Thanks so much, Paul, for taking the time and effort to organize this, and for giving us directions from Area 51!
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DaveAssistant OrganizerAmazing place, perfect weather and a whole bunch of fun people! Thanks for coordinating this Paul!
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Gary M.Dammit Gary, Assistant OrganizerDevastation in the campground, but Havasu, Mooney and Beaver all looking good. No pool below Mooney. The two new falls will be fantastic but I will miss Navajo. The cafe still sucks!
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Linda M+1 guestThanks Paul, this was my first trip to Havasupai Falls, it was beautiful! Will be returning next year!
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I'd like to share a mule too. Don't think I'll be going in as early as Wednesday night though Jeff.