Towering cliffs hold a seemingly magical world of breathtaking waterfalls, travertine pools, and blue-green water. Havasu Creek is one of the Grand Canyon's major tributaries and lies about 35 air miles northwest of Grand Canyon Village. No road leads in, but you can hike in or arrange to be met by horses or mules. The canyons and plateaus belong to the Havasupai, who welcome visitors to their canyon home. Before coming out, you need to make reservations to either camp or stay in the lodge. See the tribe's website for how to do this. From the trailhead at Hualapai Hilltop (elev. 5,200 feet), the first 1.5 miles is steep, followed a gentler 6.5 miles to Supai Village (elev. 3,200 feet), where campers register and pay. Lodge guests can do register/pay at the lodge, which is in the lower part of the village. To reach the campground, continue 1.75 miles farther (beyond Havasu Falls). The three largest falls—Beaver, Havasu, and Mooney—all plunge over cliffs of Redwall Limestone within a 2-mile stretch of Havasu Canyon. From Mooney, you could continue to the small cascades of Beaver Falls, 2 miles downstream, or all the way to the Colorado River in a strenuous 6 miles one-way. No camping is allowed below Mooney Falls, so you'll need to travel fast and light.

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