Havasu Falls Explained

Havasu Falls (Havasupai: Havasuw Hagjahgeevma)[1] is a waterfall of Havasu Creek, located in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States. It is within Havasupai tribal lands.

Geography

Havasu Falls is located 1.5miles from Supai. It is the more famous and most visited of the various falls along Havasu Creek. It consists of one main chute that drops over a 90to vertical cliff into a series of plunge pools. High calcium carbonate concentration in the water creates the vivid blue-green color and forms the natural travertine dams that occur in various places near the falls.[2]

Due to the effects of flash floods, the appearance of Havasu Falls and its plunge pools has changed many times.[3] Prior to the flood of 1910, water flowed in a near continuous sheet, and was known as Bridal Veil Falls.[4] The notch through which water flows first appeared in 1910, and has changed several times since. Water currently flows as one stream. In the past, there were sometimes multiple streams, or a continuous flow over the edge.[5]

Recreation

There are many picnic tables on the opposite side of the creek, and it is easy to cross over by following the edges of the pools. It is possible to swim behind the falls and enter a small rock shelter behind it. However, drownings have occurred.[6] From the trail head parking lot, until the Supai Village, there is no access to drinking water. Hikers are advised to bring their own water with them. In the town of Supai, there is a general store and cafe where food and beverage can be purchased.[7] The hike from Hualapai Hilltop to the lodge and tourist office in Supai is . There is an additional hike of to the falls and campground.[8]

Campground

A campground is located nearby. Visitors are required to reserve permits prior to their travel to the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

Featured

Havasu Falls appeared in the 2007 movie Next starring Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, and Jessica Biel.[9]

The falls also appear in Beyoncé's 2019 music video for "Spirit", a song written for the remake of The Lion King.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hinton, Leanne. A dictionary of the Havasupai language. 1984.
  2. http://www.havasu-falls.com Havasu-falls.com
  3. http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/american-southwest-havasu-falls.html World-of-waterfalls.com: Havasu Falls
  4. Web site: Havasu Canyon Trail . Arizona State University . 30 April 2016 . Gerke and Hirt . March 12, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160312221226/http://grandcanyonhistory.clas.asu.edu/sites_rimtoriverandinnercanyon_havasucanyontrail.html . dead .
  5. Web site: When the Blue-Green Waters Turn Red: Historical Flooding in Havasu Creek, Arizona . U.S. Geological Survey . 1996 . 30 April 2016 . Melis, Phillips, Webb and Bills . 40–41, 44–53.
  6. Book: Over The Edge: Death in Grand Canyon . Puma Press . Ghiglieri and Myers . 2002 . 293.
  7. Web site: Supai Store & Cafe. www.theofficialhavasupaitribe.com. 2020-04-05.
  8. Web site: Havasupai Trailmap. 2022-02-10. theofficialhavasupaitribe.com.
  9. Web site: Nicolas Cage Convinces Indian Tribe to Shoot Next . 2007-05-06. Artisan News, ANS Entertainment – Music & Entertainment News. en. 2019-11-03.
  10. Web site: Beyonce's Lion King video shoot shut down Arizona's Havasu Falls. Then she went to Sedona. Craven. Scott. azcentral. en. 2019-11-03.