OutsideJul 11, 2026I Finally Hiked Havasu Falls. Here Are 6 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand.Master the new Havasu Falls permit system and tackle the 10-mile trek with lessons learned from associate editor Madison Dapcevich.13 things in this storyHavasupai TribePlaceOversees access to the fallsHavasupai CampgroundSightSpans one mile along Havasu CreekSupai VillageNeighborhoodNear Havasupai Lodge and campgroundHavasupai LodgeHotelHotel for guestsfry bread cartRestaurantVendors sell trinkets and foodColorado RiverSightThe 1,450-mile-long (2,330 km) river, the 5th longest in the United States, drains an expansive, arid watershed that…Rumpl Quick Dry Travel TowelPlaceQuick dry travel towels built for gym sessions, yoga, beach days, and camping trips.Havasupai FallsSightTravertine, cerulean-hued drop pools and waterfallsHavasu Falls permitting processPlaceGarmin inReachPlacefry bred cartRestaurantNorth Face Fastpack Mid Waterproof BootsPlaceChacosPlaceRead the full piece at Outside →