Havasu canyon is downriver from the Grand Canyon. It is a native american territory and is not easily accessible. Rough 4wd road or mule pack are the ways in. It is actively cultivated by the tribe.
Havasu Canyon - 1965
Havasu Canyon - 1965
Roger UlrichSandy and I parked at the rim above Havasu and backpacked in. There are three major waterfalls in the canyon -- Havasu, Moody and Beaver with the first two being the most picturesque. The dissolved carbonate precipitates out to form spectacular cave formations in the river especially below the waterfalls.
One of the many horses belonging to the Havasu people.
Havasu falls from a distance.
Sandy walking up a side canyon.
Havasu people's dwellings.
A corn field near the homes.
Overview of the cultivated area in Havasu Canyon
Horse enclosure near the community
More horses
Mooney falls with cave structures just downstream.
Sandy in a side canyon. The boulders were real big.
Side canyon dry waterfall.
Side canyon pool.
We did not try to climb this ladder. I think it went to a cave where provisions were stored to be in a cool place. I think the ladder would be safe but didn't want to try it.
Cave formations above Beaver Falls
Cave formations and rapids on Havasu River
Sandy crossing the river using the cave formations
A big side canyon with lots of vegetation.
Cave formations creating a series of stairstep pools.
Beaver falls
Below Beaver Falls.
Above Havasu Falls. The Calcium Carbonate has not yet precipitated out and the water is quite dark.
Vegetation in Havasu river
Rapids above Havasu falls
Havasu Falls
Springs bringing water into the river.
Springs with a small flow straight ahead and a bigger flow to the right.
Cactus and other plants in the spring flow.
Havasu Falls from close above. Note the cave formations at the lower left.
Crossing the river using the cave formations.
Near the camping area.
Havasu river near the camping area
A group of campers in the camping area.
Mooney Falls from above. The pool below the falls is not easily accessible.
