Aside from the handful of annual snowfalls, many popular summertime hikes here in Arizona can be accessed year-round. We’d even argue that winter, with its bearable temperatures and sparse crowds, is a better time to visit places like Havasu Falls. Getting to this famed natural wonder requires quite the trek, but your efforts will be rewarded with second and third waterfalls that not many people know exist if you continue just a few miles further. Your eyes aren’t ready to take in these mesmerizing views:
Located about 75 miles from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim lies the Native American village of Supai.
Hong Li/AllTrails Here, you’ll find two of Arizona’s most heavily photographed natural wonders: Havasu and Mooney Falls. Fewer people know of the smaller (but lovely) third waterfall along this trail, Beaver Falls.
Upon first pulling into the parking lot at Hualapai Hilltop, you’ll already be awestruck. Towering canyon walls rise up in every direction, providing breathtaking views before the trail even begins.
You’ll stumble upon Supai, a town of fewer than 450 residents, about eight miles in.
Carla Siu/AllTrails There are no drivable roads to Supai, so if you want to experience the waterfalls here, you’re going to have to work for it!
Just two miles beyond Supai is Havasu Falls, the best-known waterfall along this trail.
Sakeeb Sabakka/Flickr Rushing water beckons hikers to come closer and behold this captivating scene unfolding around the bend.
This out-and-back route is quite long, so the trek is popular among backpackers. As the trail and campground are located on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, campers are required to make reservations and obtain a permit in advance.
Erika Bishop/AllTrails Don’t forget! If you do, you’ll find yourself 10 miles down the trail and forced to turn back if there are no campsites available, or charged double the regular permit price if there happens to be an open site. For permit information and reservations, visit the Havasu Falls Campground website here.
While there is also a lodge in Supai, reservations book up extremely far in advance. If you want to stay here, you’re going to have to do some serious planning ahead of time.
About a mile from Havasu Falls, you’ll come upon Mooney Falls, which stands taller than Niagara Falls at a whopping 196 feet!
Best_of_Zona/TripAdvisor It’s something of a hidden gem, considering many hikers turn back after visiting Havasu.
Climb down a few wooden ladders to access Beaver Falls next.
Alltrails/Carla Siu Though surpassed by the other two in size, this final destination is still worth checking out, especially since it’s only two miles down the trail from Mooney Falls.
Multiple shorter falls merge with one another before cascading into a large turquoise pool below.
Eric Blair/AllTrails In warmer weather, splash around a bit to cool off for the arduous trek back!
The falls are undoubtedly the main attraction, but views like this to enjoy along the way certainly don’t hurt.
Erika Bishop/AllTrails If you’re really keen on seeing the falls but can’t manage the hike, there are still a few options for you, though they don’t come cheap. Pack animals can be ridden down the section of the trail to Supai, but you’ll have to make your mule reservations at least a week in advance and they’ll cost you several hundred dollars. Call up the tourism office at (928) 448-2121 for more information.
The easiest - but least predictable - travel route to Supai is via helicopter from Hualapai Hilltop down to the village. These rides are weather-dependent and reservations cannot be made in advance - you have to show up in the morning and hope for the best, which can be a quite a gamble.
It may be a strenuous journey, but the sight of Havasu, Mooney, and Beaver Falls is more than worth the effort and time spent preparing. It’s truly an experience you’ll never forget.
Drew I/TripAdvisor Take a peek at this trail map on the Havasupai Tribe website to get an idea for what to expect and visit the Waterfalls of the Grand Canyon website for directions to the trailhead from various starting locations across Arizona.
Did you know this trail had so many waterfalls? How many of them have you seen? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share photos of your adventures on the Arizona Nature Lovers Facebook group!
Hong Li/AllTrails
Here, you’ll find two of Arizona’s most heavily photographed natural wonders: Havasu and Mooney Falls. Fewer people know of the smaller (but lovely) third waterfall along this trail, Beaver Falls.
Upon first pulling into the parking lot at Hualapai Hilltop, you’ll already be awestruck. Towering canyon walls rise up in every direction, providing breathtaking views before the trail even begins.
Carla Siu/AllTrails
There are no drivable roads to Supai, so if you want to experience the waterfalls here, you’re going to have to work for it!
Sakeeb Sabakka/Flickr
Rushing water beckons hikers to come closer and behold this captivating scene unfolding around the bend.
Erika Bishop/AllTrails
Don’t forget! If you do, you’ll find yourself 10 miles down the trail and forced to turn back if there are no campsites available, or charged double the regular permit price if there happens to be an open site. For permit information and reservations, visit the Havasu Falls Campground website here.
While there is also a lodge in Supai, reservations book up extremely far in advance. If you want to stay here, you’re going to have to do some serious planning ahead of time.
Best_of_Zona/TripAdvisor
It’s something of a hidden gem, considering many hikers turn back after visiting Havasu.
Alltrails/Carla Siu
Though surpassed by the other two in size, this final destination is still worth checking out, especially since it’s only two miles down the trail from Mooney Falls.
Eric Blair/AllTrails
In warmer weather, splash around a bit to cool off for the arduous trek back!
If you’re really keen on seeing the falls but can’t manage the hike, there are still a few options for you, though they don’t come cheap. Pack animals can be ridden down the section of the trail to Supai, but you’ll have to make your mule reservations at least a week in advance and they’ll cost you several hundred dollars. Call up the tourism office at (928) 448-2121 for more information.
The easiest - but least predictable - travel route to Supai is via helicopter from Hualapai Hilltop down to the village. These rides are weather-dependent and reservations cannot be made in advance - you have to show up in the morning and hope for the best, which can be a quite a gamble.
Drew I/TripAdvisor
Take a peek at this trail map on the Havasupai Tribe website to get an idea for what to expect and visit the Waterfalls of the Grand Canyon website for directions to the trailhead from various starting locations across Arizona.
For more Arizona waterfalls, check out these 6 Gorgeous Arizona Waterfalls Hiding In Plain Sight With No Hiking Required.
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Waterfall Hikes Near Me February 28, 2022 Tori Jane What are some amazing hiking trails with waterfalls in Arizona? There are more than 3,200 incredible hiking trails in Arizona. It’s a hotspot for hikers, mountain climbers, bike riders, and adventurers thanks to its surreal and beautiful landscapes that tend to vary wildly. Of those 3,200+ hiking trails in Arizona, at least 100 of them involve waterfalls in some way, which comes as a surprise to many who tend to think that the Copper State is a boring desert wasteland. Some of our favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in Arizona include the absolutely amazing Fossil Creek Falls Trail, which is nestled inside the Fossil Creek Wilderness and comes in at 2.6 miles long. It’s not terribly hard, and it leads to one of Arizona’s most amazing natural waterfalls. Another favorite is the Blue Wash Trail, which is found in the Tonto National Forest. It’s of a similar length and difficulty, and it leads to a small but lovely little fall. Oh, and no list of Arizona waterfalls would be complete without mentioning the positively unreal Havasu Falls, which requires a difficult 10+ mile hike to access, but is so beyond worth it. Learn more about Havasu Falls and the hike to get there in this article. How many waterfalls in Arizona are there? Most people don’t think about waterfalls when they think of Arizona; they think of things like the Grand Canyon, saguaro cacti, and maybe the red rocks of Sedona, but waterfalls just don’t tend to be on that list. Maybe they ought to, though, because Arizona is home to at least 15 known waterfalls, many of which are seasonal or only show up following snowmelt or a good rainstorm, but all of which are breathtaking and put Arizona on the waterfall destination map all the same. Our favorites include the above-mentioned Havasu Falls and many of its siblings, Ribbon Falls, Pacheta Falls, Hidden Falls… the list goes on. Arizona is an amazing destination for lovers of vibrant and breathtaking landscapes!
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Waterfall Hikes Near Me
February 28, 2022
Tori Jane
What are some amazing hiking trails with waterfalls in Arizona? There are more than 3,200 incredible hiking trails in Arizona. It’s a hotspot for hikers, mountain climbers, bike riders, and adventurers thanks to its surreal and beautiful landscapes that tend to vary wildly. Of those 3,200+ hiking trails in Arizona, at least 100 of them involve waterfalls in some way, which comes as a surprise to many who tend to think that the Copper State is a boring desert wasteland. Some of our favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in Arizona include the absolutely amazing Fossil Creek Falls Trail, which is nestled inside the Fossil Creek Wilderness and comes in at 2.6 miles long. It’s not terribly hard, and it leads to one of Arizona’s most amazing natural waterfalls. Another favorite is the Blue Wash Trail, which is found in the Tonto National Forest. It’s of a similar length and difficulty, and it leads to a small but lovely little fall. Oh, and no list of Arizona waterfalls would be complete without mentioning the positively unreal Havasu Falls, which requires a difficult 10+ mile hike to access, but is so beyond worth it. Learn more about Havasu Falls and the hike to get there in this article. How many waterfalls in Arizona are there? Most people don’t think about waterfalls when they think of Arizona; they think of things like the Grand Canyon, saguaro cacti, and maybe the red rocks of Sedona, but waterfalls just don’t tend to be on that list. Maybe they ought to, though, because Arizona is home to at least 15 known waterfalls, many of which are seasonal or only show up following snowmelt or a good rainstorm, but all of which are breathtaking and put Arizona on the waterfall destination map all the same. Our favorites include the above-mentioned Havasu Falls and many of its siblings, Ribbon Falls, Pacheta Falls, Hidden Falls… the list goes on. Arizona is an amazing destination for lovers of vibrant and breathtaking landscapes!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are more than 3,200 incredible hiking trails in Arizona. It’s a hotspot for hikers, mountain climbers, bike riders, and adventurers thanks to its surreal and beautiful landscapes that tend to vary wildly. Of those 3,200+ hiking trails in Arizona, at least 100 of them involve waterfalls in some way, which comes as a surprise to many who tend to think that the Copper State is a boring desert wasteland. Some of our favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in Arizona include the absolutely amazing Fossil Creek Falls Trail, which is nestled inside the Fossil Creek Wilderness and comes in at 2.6 miles long. It’s not terribly hard, and it leads to one of Arizona’s most amazing natural waterfalls. Another favorite is the Blue Wash Trail, which is found in the Tonto National Forest. It’s of a similar length and difficulty, and it leads to a small but lovely little fall. Oh, and no list of Arizona waterfalls would be complete without mentioning the positively unreal Havasu Falls, which requires a difficult 10+ mile hike to access, but is so beyond worth it. Learn more about Havasu Falls and the hike to get there in this article.
How many waterfalls in Arizona are there?
Most people don’t think about waterfalls when they think of Arizona; they think of things like the Grand Canyon, saguaro cacti, and maybe the red rocks of Sedona, but waterfalls just don’t tend to be on that list. Maybe they ought to, though, because Arizona is home to at least 15 known waterfalls, many of which are seasonal or only show up following snowmelt or a good rainstorm, but all of which are breathtaking and put Arizona on the waterfall destination map all the same. Our favorites include the above-mentioned Havasu Falls and many of its siblings, Ribbon Falls, Pacheta Falls, Hidden Falls… the list goes on. Arizona is an amazing destination for lovers of vibrant and breathtaking landscapes!
