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re: Has anyone ever hiked Havasu Falls at The Grand Canyon
Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:38 am to BUSCH
Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:38 am to BUSCH
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Natives do go first. But people usually get in line around 6am so they can be one of the first out.
And if you have been waiting in line for 4+ hours to finally be next and a group of natives walk up, they go before you (at least they did many years ago when I was there).
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Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:44 am to Alleman
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And if you have been waiting in line for 4+ hours to finally be next and a group of natives walk up, they go before you
Are there usually a ton of natives down there?
Posted on 6/4/17 at 10:53 am to Placebeaux
July is gonna be brutal. Temps should be around 110+, plus you're gonna be at the beginning of monsoon season so crazy lightning storms and rain are almost guaranteed. If you do go, make sure you have plenty of water, salty snacks, and maybe some rain gear or temp shelter.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 11:02 am to AZBadgerFan
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Posted on 6/4/17 at 11:05 am to Placebeaux
Pretty hot in July. Better in March through April. It is cooler and there is more water on the falls from winter rain/snow melt.
Summer = hot and less water.
Summer = hot and less water.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 11:08 am to Placebeaux
Yosemite is too crowded. Look into Paiute pass. Hike up to the pass stay the night (good weather) not of lightning is forecast as it is a moonscape at 12000 feet. Then hike about 6 miles down toward the JMT. There are great campsites along creek in woods.
Bring fly rod and grease.
Bring fly rod and grease.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 11:13 am to Placebeaux
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Posted on 6/4/17 at 11:17 am to Placebeaux
Never heard of Havasu Falls, but, FWIW, I did watch a bunch of pron shot on Lake Havasu one time. That was enjoyable.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 12:06 pm to Negative Nomad
Good to know.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 12:24 pm to Placebeaux
It's going to be hotter than hell at the falls.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 12:50 pm to Placebeaux
Well you need permits to go. And they sell out day one in February. So you're not going in July
Posted on 6/4/17 at 1:00 pm to Placebeaux
I did this years ago as a Scout. It was a blast and beautiful. Bring water shoes to protect your feet from Rocks on the river bottoms. Hike out in the evening under moonlight. A lot cooler and very fun. There are caves and other areas to explore from the falls. Enjoy.
ETA: I cannot remember the month we went, but there was plenty of water and it was hot.
ETA: I cannot remember the month we went, but there was plenty of water and it was hot.
This post was edited on 6/4/17 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 6/4/17 at 2:04 pm to lsunurse
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Are there usually a ton of natives down there?
There is the town/village of Supai for the tribe. The local Native Americans know the system and several times when I was waiting to fly out (and was next non-NA to fly out), two or three would walk up when the helicopter could be heard flying in. The helicopters fly in supplies and fly out passengers so there is plenty of time for the locals to walk over to the helipad. (the helicopters load by weight, not the number of butts in the seats; some of the locals are not petit so a few flights departed with only two passengers while there were seats for 4
) I think there were about a dozen people already in line when I arrived in the morning and it took me 6 hours to finally get on the helicopter.
Of course, YMMV
Posted on 6/4/17 at 2:07 pm to Alleman
Yeah I don't see many thin natives out here. There is a huge obesity and diabetes epidemic in the Native American population in Arizona.
Do the natives have to pay? If they do is it a heavily discounted fee?
Do the natives have to pay? If they do is it a heavily discounted fee?
This post was edited on 6/4/17 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 6/4/17 at 2:20 pm to lsunurse
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Do the natives have to pay? If they do is it a heavily discounted fee?
I don't know, I'm not Native American so I didn't inquire--I had nothing to gain by asking the question.
Since the only route out other than the helicopter (that I saw) is by foot via the trail, I don't think some of the Native Americans would have made it without the helicopter.
There used to be a service which would haul your backpack and supplies from the trailhead to Supai by mule. We did this and carried a few daypacks with us on the trip down for snacks and water.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 3:08 pm to Placebeaux
Damn. Incredibly glad this thread popped up because this is exactly the kind of stuff I enjoy doing and I otherwise had no idea it was there.
Added to the trip destination pool.
Added to the trip destination pool.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 3:21 pm to Alleman
One of my coworkers has entered a lottery for a GC trip year after year for several years and she finally got selected a couple years ago.
Not sure how much the trip cost but she was down at the bottom of GC for over a week I think. All she had to carry was a camelback for her water. Mules carried the rest of their stuff. The company set up their campsite and cooked for them every night as well. Part of the trip was a day or so spent at the falls. Her pictures were amazing.
On a sidenote...she said every female in the group had their big toenails fall out from the hike She still says it was a trip of a lifetime.
Not sure how much the trip cost but she was down at the bottom of GC for over a week I think. All she had to carry was a camelback for her water. Mules carried the rest of their stuff. The company set up their campsite and cooked for them every night as well. Part of the trip was a day or so spent at the falls. Her pictures were amazing.
On a sidenote...she said every female in the group had their big toenails fall out from the hike She still says it was a trip of a lifetime.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 3:33 pm to Placebeaux
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Thinking of going in July
Don't go in late June - August. The Canyon floor temps are in the 100's during Summer. It may be chilly in the morning before you hike, but it gets pretty warm to down right hot on the way down.
Go during first or second Spring.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 3:39 pm to lsunurse
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every female in the group had their big toenails fall out from the hike
If the boots don't fit properly, it'll happen. Luckily they grow back though no open toed shoes in their near future.
Posted on 6/4/17 at 4:15 pm to BUSCH
quote:Are you being serious?
5. Have a mule carry your bag,
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