How to Tips for Hiking Havasupai
The Havasupai Indian Reservation in Arizona offers spectacular hiking opportunities in the Grand Canyon area. The Havasupai Tribe coordinates hiking here, which is very helpful for hikers with little experience. Here are some tips for hiking Havasupai.
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Make a reservation to hike Havasupai. Since the Havasupai Tribe provides access to hike this section of the Grand Canyon, they control the number of people able to access it at any one time. Their tribe has set a limit on the number of people that can make the hike, which is why it is important to register and reserve your spot in advance (see Resources below).
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Know your physical limitations. It is a full-day hike to the bottom of the Havasu Canyon once you leave Supai Village and the Havasupai Tribe. The round trip is 20 miles from top to bottom to top, and it is estimated to take 8 to 12 hours to complete. Some choose to camp out, although you must check with the Havasupai Tribe in advance to see if this is permitted during your visit.
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Bring sunscreen. The sun is constantly beating down on hikers as they travel to the canyon floor, so bring plenty of sunscreen. It should be at least 30 SPF and sweat-proof.
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Take enough water to stay properly hydrated. This is especially true during the summer months when the heat can be unbearable. The Havasupai Tribe recommends that each person brings at least 2 liters of water with them when they hike the trail. If camping overnight, this should increase to at least 1 gallon to provide enough water for both days you are hiking.
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Start hiking early in the morning to avoid the intense heat. Hiking when the sun is just rising in the morning can provide a pleasant experience, since temperatures are cooler. However, you should not start when it is still dark outside, as this makes you more susceptible to getting lost.
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Take with you what you bring in to the area. The Havasupai Tribe asks that all hikers take anything they brought with them to the area out to protect the land and the natural environment. Food, water bottles and trash should be carried out and disposed away from the Grand Canyon.
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Tips & Warnings
There is a fee charged to all hikers that must be paid before leaving the Supai Village where the Havasupai tribe is located.
