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Hualapai Canyon
Due to a mix up in communications I ended up at the Flagstaff KOA and Ranger Jake at a hotel in Williams, about 30 miles apart. And Ranger Jeremy didn’t get to go on this awesome hike due to car troubles not far out of Albuquerque.
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The trail to Havasu Canyon starts about 60 miles (96.5 km) north of Old Route 66 at the end of Indian 18 at Hualapai Hilltop. Then it’s an 8 mile (12.87 km) hike to Supai Village.
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The trail begins with 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of switchbacks down Hualapai Canyon. And because there is no road to Supai Village where over 600 of the Havasupai Indians live everything is carried in and out by mules, horses, or helicopter.
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The towering walls of iron stained sandstone towered over us as we descended deeper into the canyon. Towards the bottom we followed a dry streambed of deep pebbles like walking on a foot of marbles for 6 miles (9.65 km).
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Then suddenly there was the sound of running water from Havasu Creek and a sign directing us to the Village where there is a post office, store, K-12 school, café, rodeo grounds, police & fire departments and a church.
By now we are tired and foot sore having been on the trail from noon to 4:30 so go directly to the Lodge, check in, and relax before a short walk to the only restaurant in town the Village Café. The waterfalls beckon but will wait until tomorrow.
The trail to Havasu Canyon starts about 60 miles (96.5 km) north of Old Route 66 at the end of Indian 18 at Hualapai Hilltop. Then it’s an 8 mile (12.87 km) hike to Supai Village.
The trail begins with 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of switchbacks down Hualapai Canyon. And because there is no road to Supai Village where over 600 of the Havasupai Indians live everything is carried in and out by mules, horses, or helicopter.
The towering walls of iron stained sandstone towered over us as we descended deeper into the canyon. Towards the bottom we followed a dry streambed of deep pebbles like walking on a foot of marbles for 6 miles (9.65 km).
Then suddenly there was the sound of running water from Havasu Creek and a sign directing us to the Village where there is a post office, store, K-12 school, café, rodeo grounds, police & fire departments and a church.
By now we are tired and foot sore having been on the trail from noon to 4:30 so go directly to the Lodge, check in, and relax before a short walk to the only restaurant in town the Village Café. The waterfalls beckon but will wait until tomorrow.
This is absolutely awesome! It must have been beautiful beyond words. I am really loving looking at these photos!
I have to agree with Carolyn, this is awesome!! What a beautiful place. I would love to have gone with you on your trip but can assure you I would never have left there.
Ah, such beauty. Wonderful, and I'll bet it's quiet, too. Whadja have for dinner?
Your not nearly as jealious as I am! There is an Elderhostel that hikes into the canyon, I wonder if I can swing it. No, he'd starve if I weren't here to feed him.
Oh wow! such beauty. I walked with you and I am footsore too. MB
Absolutely amazing landscape,, Gaelyn. The last photo looks like a scene from a movie! I wish I was there, but your post has taken me along anyway. (((Hugs))) Jo
Sounds like a hard hike but well worth it. One would never know that a village is a the bottom of the canyon. Great photos, Gaelyn
It must be a stunning feeling walking with those cliffs towering overhead. Even better must be discovering the stream running through such a dry and hot area.
Brilliant pictures! Esp love the first one!
America is Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your world.
What an adventure. I bet you were tired.
Gaelyn: Looks like you arrived and what a wonderful place to visit.
Oh, oh, oh… I'm so thrilled to be seeing pics of the southwest again. How I love the Southwest.
What a visual treat!
Your hike was to a magical place!
Can't wait till I see how you captured the bluegreen water and the falls themselves!
Dr. Livingston aint got nothin on you woman!
Thanks for the walk down memory lane, but I wish they had had a lodge when I was hiking down there 30 years ago. Had to carry everything, food, tent, sleeping bag, clothes. But worth every step and every pound of gear!
What a lovely afternoon hike. Hearing the running water must have been a welcome sound.
Gaelyn, that is an amazing hike. Who would have thought that there was anything but rock down there when taking in the scenery from the top. Absolutely beautiful photos. Look forward to tomorrows pictures.
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"Walking on a foot of marbles for 6 miles" sounds very difficult! I sure am enjoying your pictures. 🙂
Owee, my feet have sympathy pain for you.
sometimes I have dreams that I am out on a long walk as I used to do and it is so lovely…enjoy this Gaelyn… Michelle
Beautiful scenery. I didn't know the San Francisco Peaks were snow-covered in the winter. I took pictures of them last year from the South Rim.