A briefing at the Hualapai Hilltop Trailhead before the 9.5-mile hike down into the Grand Canyon.
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Sharing the trail with the pack horses run by the Havasupai Tribal members.
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The confluence of Hualapai Canyon and Havasu Canyon.
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The area known as The Narrows.
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The trail continues along Havasu Creek.
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Little Navajo Falls is 1.5 miles from the village of Supai.
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Cliff jumping at Little Navajo Falls.
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Havasu Falls from the overlook on the trail.
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Tents along Havasu Creek.
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Havasu Falls is just a short walk from the campsite.
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Reminder to have 3 points of contact at all times on the descent.
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Descending toward Mooney Falls.
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Mooney Falls in the background, signs marked "descend at your own risk."
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Hiker entering one of two caves.
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A view of Mooney Falls after emerging from the caves.
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Hikers making the descent.
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Mooney Falls at ground level after descending down the canyon walls using ropes and chains.
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The hike to Beaver Falls is about 3 miles from Mooney Falls.
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Hikers wading in the creek after leaving Mooney Falls.
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The beautiful Havasu Creek water is 70 degrees year-round.
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The trail to Beaver Falls leads through fields of wild grapes.
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There are foot bridges along the trail.
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The rocks can be slippery along the creek.
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Iconic footbridge.
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The hike to Beaver falls is 3 miles from the Havasupai Campground.
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A footbridge along the canyon wall leads to Beaver Falls.
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Havasu and Mooney Falls are spectacular because of their height, while Beaver Falls has beautiful cascading blue green travertine pools that provide a refreshing place to cool off after the 3 mile hike from Mooney Falls.
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A hiker prepares to jump into the cool waters below.
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Cascading water at the confluence of Beaver and Havasu canyons.
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Beaver Falls above the confluence with the Colorado River.
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Beaver Falls.
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The hike to Beaver Falls from the campground is a 3-mile out and back...so the trail leads back through Havasu Creek.
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The hike back to Mooney Falls leads back across the footbridges.
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The trail heads back through the wild grape fields.
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Beautiful blue green water of the creek.
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Mooney Falls comes into view.
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A hiker ascends the ladder.
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After climbing with footholds, chains, and rock ledges, Mooney Falls is visible from the landing.
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Havasu Falls provides a refreshing place to cool off after returning from Mooney Falls.
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The hike to the village of Supai through The Narrows, along the washes, and through the switchbacks takes about 4 to 5 hours.
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A view of the trail looking back from the switchbacks.