Havasu Falls
Before the great flash flood in August 1997, the travertine dams were much larger and almost acted like spas for visitors wishing to take a dip. The falls also used to be 120ft tall in a wider singular column before the power of the flood knocked out nearly a quarter of its height and created the dual plumes you see in the photographs here. Flash floods are actually a common part of the hazards of canyon living here and have occurred several times in the past - each time altering the landscape such as the destruction of Supai Falls. You can find this waterfall about 2 miles from the Supai Village just above the primitive campgrounds which line the trail between this waterfall and Mooney Falls. You'll also find other people around as it is undoubtedly the most popular of the waterfalls in Havasu Canyon. Getting to Supai Village requires driving 60 miles on an Indian Road from Historic Route 66 to the Hualapai Hilltop at the road's end. Make sure you have enough fuel because there are no services on the Indian Road. Once at the hilltop, you'll find a car park where you'll have to leave your vehicle behind and make your traverse down the wash in Hualapai Canyon for 8 miles with over 2000ft elevation loss (which you gain back on the way out) - either by foot, pack horses, or even helicopter. You'll have to treat this trip as a multi-day backpack (it's too long for most people to see Havasu Falls in a day) and you need to secure permits before coming here or else the Havasupai people will turn you back. No exceptions! Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to next waterfall: Mooney Falls] [Go to the Arizona Waterfalls Page] [Go to the American Southwest Page] [Return from Havasu Falls to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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The base of the waterfall with travertine dams