This was my third trip to Havasupai, and it was my favorite. The swimming was GREAT, but crowded and hot. We visited and swam in each of the 5 major falls areas.
Some general information about the hike, from the trailhead which is called Hualapai Hilltop, to Supai Village, is 8 miles.
From Supai Village to the campground is 2 miles.
The campground is in a half mile stretch between both Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls, you'll pass Havasu Falls right before you reach the campground, and this is also where your packs will be dropped off if you opted to have the mule train haul them for you.
From Mooney Falls to Beaver Falls is about 3 miles, and then about another 5 to reach the confluence of the Colorado River.
The 5 major falls in the valley are in order of appearance:
New Navajo Falls (Navajo Falls has been bypassed since the flood of 2008)
Rock Falls, within sight of New Navajo Falls. This is a popular place to jump off of the falls.
Havasu Falls - this is the most famous and popular of all, if you see any photo of a waterfall from the canyon it would most likely be this one standing at about 100 feet tall.
Mooney Falls - another MUST SEE falls standing at about 190 feet coming down a sheer drop off. Navigation to the bottom of Mooney Falls requires some technical but safe climbing guided by chains and steps carved into the wall, and ducking through 2 tunnels.
Beaver Falls, another great swimming and jumping destination. There is a cavern beneath one of the falls that is nice to swim under.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIzHB0Z9mHE
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And just for some more technical stuff, here are some maps. If you are coming from up North or West, it is highly recommended to take the Las Vegas route. Supai is nestled just on the southern edge of the Grand Canyon.
From Salt Lake to Hualapai Hilltop trailhead, plan on about a 10 hour drive.
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The most common question about elevation is regarding the switchbacks near the trailhead. They cover roughly 1000 feet in about a mile, and then another 1000 feet to the village over the next 6 miles. You are hiking in down, so please be prepared for the hike up and out.
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