Whenever we think about Arizona waterfalls, one typically comes to mind before any other. Havasu Falls, located on the remote Havasupai Indian Reservation, is known nationwide for its mesmerizing blue waters—and according to CNN, it’s one of the top 10 waterfalls in the entire U.S.
Arizona has more breathtaking waterfalls than we can count on both hands, but one, in particular, is always making headlines.
tonda/iStock via Getty Images Plus According to an article recently published by CNN, Havasu Falls is one of the 10 best waterfalls in the U.S. Are you surprised? We’re not.
Right next to Grand Canyon National Park, the falls are located at the base of Havasu Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation.
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The trek into the canyon is only meant for experienced hikers, as it involves a fair amount of rock scrambling and lots of elevation change.
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Your efforts will be rewarded fivefold, however, as the hike passes four other waterfalls in addition to Havasu.
Jimmy Wu/ iStock via Getty Images Plus Fifty Foot Falls and Little Navajo Falls are first up, followed by Havasu, Mooney, and Beaver. Not everyone continues on past Havasu—feel free to stop there and soak up the views!
Havasu Falls is just under 100 feet tall and its powerful cascade spills into its iconic aquamarine waters below.
AllTrails/Bea Morell The name “Havasupai” means “people of the blue-green waters,” so it’s clear that the eye-popping color is deeply important to the indigenous culture.
So what makes the water mesmerizingly blue, anyway?
Colton Williams / 500px via Getty Images It all has to do with a series of chemical reactions between the mineral-rich, spring-fed water and the surrounding environment. All we know is the view is so awe-inspiring, it almost doesn’t even look real!
As if we needed another reason to love Havasu Falls, the water temperature remains a comfortable 70 degrees year-round.
Brandon Mutari/500px Prime via Getty Images No matter what the season, you can always jump in for a swim!
Please note that visiting Havasu Falls requires a permit.
LaserLens/iStock via Getty Images Plus They often sell out months (and sometimes years) in advance, so don’t waste any time reserving your spot!
Tourism on the Havasupai Indian Reservation is currently suspended due to COVID-19, so permits are not being issued. Visit the official website for the most up-to-date information.
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According to an article recently published by CNN, Havasu Falls is one of the 10 best waterfalls in the U.S. Are you surprised? We’re not.
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Fifty Foot Falls and Little Navajo Falls are first up, followed by Havasu, Mooney, and Beaver. Not everyone continues on past Havasu—feel free to stop there and soak up the views!
AllTrails/Bea Morell
The name “Havasupai” means “people of the blue-green waters,” so it’s clear that the eye-popping color is deeply important to the indigenous culture.
Colton Williams / 500px via Getty Images
It all has to do with a series of chemical reactions between the mineral-rich, spring-fed water and the surrounding environment. All we know is the view is so awe-inspiring, it almost doesn’t even look real!
Brandon Mutari/500px Prime via Getty Images
No matter what the season, you can always jump in for a swim!
LaserLens/iStock via Getty Images Plus
They often sell out months (and sometimes years) in advance, so don’t waste any time reserving your spot!
Have you ever hiked to Havasu Falls? If so, was it as magical as pictures make it out to be? Tell us your thoughts in the comments, and check out our previous article for more bucket-list-worthy waterfall hikes in Arizona.
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