Havasupai is a magnificent part of the Grand Canyon.
It is located at the western end of the canyon. The entrance is 68
miles north of Route 66. There are two choices in entering the
reservation (a) have a full tank of gas (b) take a very long hike.
The canyon is cool and green. There are no automobiles on
the Havasupai Indian reservation. You hike in and out, ride a horse in and out or fly in
and out by helicopter. The rest of the time you walk and hike.
You can make arrangements to tour the area on horseback.
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Dogs or other pets are NOT allowed at Havasupai.
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Waiting for Anthony and the horses to arrive.
Now how bad can it be? |
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Heart attack in the making. This is the start of
the trail down to Supai. As Anthony says, "Have no fear. I
am here." I was very glad he was. |
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Another view of the trail head. |
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Heading down the trail. Notice the person
hiking. This the Havasupai Indian Reservation and not part of
the Grand Canyon National Park. |
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After the first few minutes the trail is less steep
and the view more open. |
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Now the riding is easy and the scenery magnificent. |
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We are traveling into the canyon. The hill tops
look like castles. |
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Riding in a wash. This is not a good idea if it
is raining. Flash flooding and washes should be taken seriously. |
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Caves hold treasures and secrets not easily retrieved. |
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Bet you can't guess what this is. It is a
picture of a horse drinking water. I'm sitting on the horse
looking down. Oh by the way, it is rushing, foaming water. |
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As you ride down the Supai trail you see rock
formations millions of years old. You can wonder and imagine
what or who lived here eons ago. |
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The Supai trail changes into a rainbow of color.
Either on horseback or hiking make time to take pictures. |
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Navajo Falls in the Distance. You pass this on
the way to Havasu Falls. |
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Havasu Falls. This has to be seen to be
appreciated. No picture of any part of the Grand Canyon can
really capture the beauty. |
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Me all wet. 2 miles doesn't seem like much until
you hike up and down canyon trails in 110 degree heat. |
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Rocks worn smooth from water on the side of the falls. |
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Havasu Falls Lagoon. The water is so clean,
clear, cool and refreshing. This is where I got all wet.
Tacky tourist just jumped in. |
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Another section of the "lake" at the bottom of Havasu
Falls. |
