It’s both a good and a bad thing that one of the most
beautiful spots in the Grand Canyon is also one of the most
difficult places to get to. It’s usually not too crowded, but
that’s because few want to make the effort to get there.
After driving to a secluded trailhead, you have to hike a long
eight miles into the canyon itself to get to the small town that
the 650 or so members of the Havasupai tribe have inhabited since
about 1300.
But how have they lived in the middle of the desert for so long?
The waterfalls. Surrounding the village (within a two-mile radius)
are three waterfalls ““ the tallest of which is 190 feet
““ that fall into gorgeous pools of blue-green water. And you
can swim in them, while taking in views of the Grand Canyon from
inside it.
Because the hike into and out of the reservation is so long and
strenuous, you’ll want to stay for a few days, and
there’s a campground that only charges $10 per person per
night. For phone numbers and more pricing details, check out
www.kaibab.org/gc/supai/gc_supai.htm.
Compiled by Erin Glass, Andrew Lee, Sommer Mathis and Jake
Tracer, dB Magazine senior staff.