How to Find Beaver Falls Arizona
Now that you have started planning and preparing for your trip to hike to Havasupai Falls by purchasing your permit for Havasu Falls, have your Havasupai Falls camping reservation, you are now ready to learn more about what to do while in the canyon. Besides enjoying this hidden paradise in the United States and swimming in the majestic turquoise waters, hiking to Beaver Falls Arizona should be on the top of your list.
Beaver Falls was our favorite waterfall in Havasupai because of its even more secluded location than the rest of the Havasupai waterfalls. Not as many people will take the hike to Beaver Falls Arizona so it is a perfect place to escape.
Curious to find out more about hiking to Beaver Falls Arizona? Then get all the information on how to get there, when to go, a detailed packing list, and more right here.
Our Other Resources for Havasupai:
Luckily, you have come to the right place. We took care of all the annoying work for you by providing you with the ultimate Havasu Falls planning guide with a personal touch from our experience. Check out our other posts to find out more:
- How to Secure a Permit for Havasu Falls
- How to Hike to Havasu Falls: The Complete Guide
- Mooney Falls Hike: Everything You Need to Know
*IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR 2023*
After a long shutdown from COVID and other issues experienced by the Havasupai Indian Reservation. The Tribe is happy to be welcoming back tourists in 2023. The Reservation will be opening back up as of February 1, 2023.
Here is what you need to know about Havasu Falls permits for 2023:
- Any current reservation from February 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023, will remain the same.
- Reservations for the dates June 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, will be rescheduled for the same date in 2023. This applies to Havasupai Campground, Havasupai Lodge, and Pack Mule reservations that have been booked.
- New permits that will be available for 2023 are the ones posted to the Cancel & Transfer List. The list can be checked each day at 8:00 AM Arizona Time.
- You will need to check-In for all permit reservations at Grand Canyon Caverns Inn, located at Mile Marker 115, Route 66 near Seligman, Arizona 86434. Check-In will NO LONGER happen at the Tourist Check-In Office located in Supai Village.
- New Check-In Procedures: The trip leader must check-in for the entire group starting the day before your arrival date and no later than 5:00 PM on the first day of your reservation. Failure to check-in will result in your reservation being canceled.
- Unfortunately, Havasupai Lodge is still closed to tourists due to ongoing construction. The tribe hopes to open the lodge to tourists starting July 2023. Reservation holders affected by this will receive notice from the Havasupai Tribe.
- No information has been posted about getting new permits for 2024. Continue to check the official Havasupai Reservation website for updates.
- No information regarding the Havasu Falls permit lottery has been posted.
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Do You Need a Permit for Beaver Falls Arizona?
The easy answer is, Yes. Since day hiking on Havasupai land is strictly prohibited, you will need a permit to hike down the canyon and visit the 5 Havasupai waterfalls.
Your reservation for the overnight stay in the Havasu Lodge or Havasupai campground is your permit to explore the Havasupai land.
Both accommodations will be a great stay for your adventures. Keep in mind when you are reserving accommodations that most of the waterfalls are in closer proximity to the Havasupai campground.
Top Tip: Getting a Permit for Havasu Falls is a tricky task. To make the process of securing one of the precious Havasupai Falls permits easier for you, we wrote a detailed post about How to Secure a Permit for Havasu Falls.
Where to Find Beaver Falls Arizona?
Beaver Falls AZ is located on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, a remote place in the Grand Canyon. To get to the trailhead, you have to drive on Indian Road 18 for 60 miles. On this road, you will find absolutely nothing, except for some wild horses.
From the Hualapai Hilltop trailhead, you have to hike into the Grand Canyon for about 13 miles to reach the Havasupai campground. From there it is a 3-mile adventure to hike to the stunning Beaver Falls.
How Do You Get to Beaver Falls Arizona?
General Information About the Beaver Falls Arizona Hike
Difficulty: Difficult
Length: approximately 3 miles (6 miles round trip)
Type of Hike: Out and Back
Elevation Loss / Gain: a few hundred feet
Location: Havasupai Indian Reservation
Permit: A reservation for the Havasu Lodge or Havasupai campground is required
Everyone, who wants to admire the beauty of Beaver Falls Grand Canyon, will start their journey at the Havasu Lodge or the Havasupai Campground.
When you stay at the Havasu Lodge, you have to hike 2 additional miles before ending up at the Havasupai campground. Even though there are no signs, you shouldn’t have any difficulties following the sandy path, which will bring you to the campground.
Cross the campground and continue hiking on the path to find the Mooney Falls trailhead. You will be at the start of the trailhead when you see a sign saying, “descend at your own risk.”
The almost vertical descent down to the bottom of Mooney Falls will be the most difficult part of this hike. You will hike down on “stairs” in the rocks and slippery ladders. It is absolutely doable without any climbing experience, but it might not be an adventure for everyone.
Now that you have completed the adventurous Mooney Falls hike, you are ready to start the trek to Beaver Falls Havasupai. From Mooney Falls you will be hiking an additional 3 miles into the Grand Canyon.
The hike will bring you through a variety of terrain, from walking through Havasu Creek to passing through fields, and climbing up and around rocks.
You will start out going left from the base of Mooney Falls.
At some points, you will only find extremely narrow faint paths to follow. All these paths will lead you to Beaver Falls Grand Canyon, some might just be a little longer. Don’t get frustrated when you make a little detour, it will give you more time to admire the beautiful high orange canyon walls and gorgeous greenery.
There is one thing you should keep in mind while hiking to Beaver Falls AZ, staying with the creek will keep you on the right track. Since the creek is the water source of Beaver Falls AZ, you will naturally end there, when you follow it.
As you journey through the canyon on your way to Beaver Falls Arizona, you will experience out-of-this-world canyon scenery, so don’t forget to stop and take it all in or even snap a quick photo.
During the hike, there are at least 4 creek crossings that can be as deep as knee-high. We found it best to switch into our water shoes or hiking sandals, after arriving at the base of Mooney Falls. Expect the ground of the river to be very muddy and slippery. If you like, you can also bring hiking poles for more stability.
Eventually, you will reach a span where you will pass through fields and will walk along a very narrow trail.
Here the canyon really opens up and you are able to see the magnificent size and colors of the canyon walls. And if you are feeling a little tired, there are a few picnic tables along the trail to take a break or enjoy a snack.
When you are getting closer to Beaver Falls in Havasu creek, you will have to climb up and around some rocks. Take your time as your shoes may be slippery from the earlier creek crossings.
Eventually, Beaver Falls Havasupai will appear on your left-hand side. But before you can reach the lovely turquoise cascading pools of Beaver Falls, you have to take on another very short much easier ladder than Mooney Falls.
You have finally made it.
Depending on the time of year and the time you arrive, you will be greeted by many fellow hikers already enjoying the water.
Now it is time to cool off and enjoy the various pools of the 40-foot wide Beaver Falls Arizona.
Jump into the deep pools by climbing up the canyon walls on the right side. Ropes have been installed to make it even easier for you to get up.
If you prefer a more relaxing activity, you can swim behind the waterfall of the middle cascade and sit in the cave listening to the calming noise of water dropping off the cliffs.
When you are not too exhausted, you can continue your hike to the confluence of the Colorado River and Havasu Creek. From Beaver Falls Havasupai, follow the creek for 4 more miles. You know you have arrived when you see the turquoise waters of Havasu Creek meet the dark brownish Colorado River.
This is an all-day hike, which you should start early in the morning. The trail is poorly marked, so expect difficulties finding this beautiful spot. Keep in mind that Havasupai land ends after Beaver Falls Grand Canyon and the tribe doesn’t recommend leaving their land. If you decide to do so, you will be out of range for any assistance and help.
Unfortunately, we missed out on this adventure, because we didn’t know about this stunning place when we visited Havasupai.
How Long is the Hike to Beaver Falls AZ?
The actual Beaver Falls AZ hike is approximately 6 miles round trip from the base of Mooney Falls. It is the hardest and most far away Havasupai waterfall to reach.
It is a day hike and you should plan at least 6-7 hours. This should give you enough time to fully enjoy your hiking experience and time to relax at the waterfall. When you start from Havasu Lodge, you have to add at least 90 minutes.
Expect some waiting time when you climb up and down the Mooney Falls trail. This part of the trail is short but very technical and there is absolutely no room for 2 way traffic.
When to Hike Beaver Falls Arizona?
Beaver Falls Arizona is beautiful year-round, all day long. Let’s look at the benefits to start your hike at different times of the day:
Morning – We would suggest starting your hike to Beaver Falls Arizona as early as you can. The morning brings cooler temperatures to hike, which is a game-changer in the warmer months. You will also experience fewer crowds, and perfect light to capture stunning photos.
Early Afternoon – If you set out for your hike in the late morning/early afternoon, you will arrive at Beaver Falls Arizona by late afternoon, which is a perfect time for swimming. The afternoon is also the most popular time to be at the waterfalls, so expect to share this paradise with fellow hikers who are looking to relax and enjoy the turquoise waters.
Late Afternoon/Evening – We would not recommend starting your hike in the late afternoon/evening, since you will need some hours to complete it. It is already tricky to find your way to Beaver Falls in Havasu creek during the day and when it is dark, it is also not ideal to hike up Mooney Falls. But, if you do happen to be on the trail past dark, make sure you have a headlamp and sufficient light to get you back.
What to Pack for the Beaver Falls Arizona Hike?
You will need to bring backpacking and camping equipment for when you hike Havasupai Falls. But since you will set up a campsite at Havasupai campground, you will only need to have a day pack for your hike to Beaver Falls Grand Canyon.
Here are some items you will want to consider bringing with you:
Day Pack/Dry Bag – All the items listed above are best stored in a day pack. Deuter is one of the top brands for hiking packs and just happens to be our favorite. We like to use the Deuter Speed Lite 22 SL. I Deuter
Bathing Suit – A bathing suit is a must if you plan on taking a swim in the turquoise pools of Mooney Falls.
Travel Towel – We love our quick-dry, small packable microfiber travel towels.
Water Hiking Shoes or Hiking Sandals – When you want to go swimming in one of the breathtaking pools of the Havasupai waterfalls, water shoes or hiking sandals are very convenient. You will also want to wear them to cross the Havasu Creek several times when hiking to Beaver Falls since they give your feet the perfect protection and dry quickly. I Chacos, Bedrock Sandals
Hiking Boots– To climb down the canyon walls, you need shoes with good traction. Low hiking boots are perfect. Hiking on different terrain requires sturdy hiking boots you can trust. We totally count on the Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boot. l Columbia
Comfortable Hiking Socks: Trust us, a quality hiking sock with a good cushion can make a huge difference in how your feet will feel after any hike. l Darn Tough
Water Bottle or Reservoir – The higher the temperature, the more liquids you should pack. We found out very quickly that having a good insulated water bottle makes a world of difference on our hiking trips. l Hydro Flask
Snacks – It is always good to bring some snacks, like nuts and seeds, dried fruits, or granola bars, for an energy push during your hike.
Sunglasses – Protect your eyes from the bright sun shining into the canyon with a pair of inexpensive outdoor sunglasses. I goodr
Sunscreen – The sun can be brutally hot at Mooney Falls Grand Canyon, so don’t forget a mineral sunscreen to protect your skin. I Blue Lizard
First Aid Kit – Always be prepared and equipped to handle basic emergencies while exploring. I Amazon
Head Lamp: Just in case your hike takes longer than expected, you don’t be caught in the dark. I Black Diamond
Camera – You will want to catch some pictures of this unforgettable Grand Canyon Mooney Falls adventure. You will want to have some type of camera device even if that is just your phone. Besides phones, we use our Olympus OM-D Mark ii Mirrorless camera and GoPro. I Olympus
Camera Remote: Help avoid camera shake for sharper images and to be present in your own photo. I Amazon
Polarizer Filter: Using a polarizer filter can help remove sun glare. I Hama
Lens Hood: Help protect your lens from direct sunlight. I Amazon
Photography Gear: Peak Design with its many smart photography accessories makes capturing our adventurous hiking moments so much easier. l Peak Design
Battery Pack: Don’t be left without a battery. We always recommend having some type of battery backup to charge your devices. I Amazon
GoPro – Film your thrilling adventures or your swim in the turquoise water with a GoPro. One of our favorite hands-free GoPro accessories is the P.O.V Kit for our capture clip to clip our GoPro right on our Deuter Speed Lite backpack. I GoPro
Tripod – We love to bring our travel tripod everywhere. It makes it possible to take pictures of both of us wherever we are. The tripod we use is the Rollei travel tripod but another great choice is the Peak Design travel tripod. I Rollei, Peak Design
How was your hike to the Beavers Falls Havasupai? Did you make it to the confluence of the Colorado River and the Havasu Creek?
Share your experiences with us or drop a question in the comments below!
Our Other Resources for Havasupai:
- How to Secure a Permit for Havasu Falls
- How to Hike to Havasu Falls: The Complete Guide
- Mooney Falls Hike: Everything You Need to Know
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