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Dip into a canyon secretSupai, USA

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With its endless rugged cliffs and deep red crevices, the Grand Canyon couldn’t be more awe-inspiring – that is until you discover its hidden jewel, Havasu Falls. Nestled in the tribal lands of the Havasupai Indian Reservation, this spring-borne waterfall plunges from a 30-metre-high cliff top into a natural amphitheatre.

Clear blue-green pools glow against the terracotta-stained rock, their luminous colour generated by naturally occurring calcium carbonate and magnesium. Rise early and hike there or, if you’re super keen, take a helicopter. However you get here, this is one gem you want to find.

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Reaching the waterfall and diving into the perfectly temperate blue-green water
Relaxing in this hidden beauty within the deep red travertine walls

During summer, the campground gets very busy

get there

The hike begins at Hualapai Hilltop Parking Lotand and you’ll need a car to get there. From the car park, follow the track roughly 16 kilometres to reach Havasupai Campground.

price guide

Multi-day camping trips to Havasu Falls are available from US$930.

difficulty

Good fitness is needed, since the hike to the falls is long and tiring.

contact

The Wildland Trekking Company
wildlandtrekking.com

need to know

The Havasuw ‘Baaja, who live in the Grand Canyon, like to keep the area free of firearms, alcohol, weapons, pets and rubbish.

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get there

The hike begins at Hualapai Hilltop Parking Lotand and you’ll need a car to get there. From the car park, follow the track roughly 16 kilometres to reach Havasupai Campground.