Havasu Falls: Spring '07

[edgear]

There's not a whole lot of shade anywhere on the hike in (except for in some of the slot-canyon areas), so that's why I would suggest starting to hike before the sun comes up. I think in the first 1.5 miles from the parking lot you drop about 2-3k feet, and it's totally exposed (and very dusty). The camping area has plenty of trees, so you should be ok there. I don't remember exact air temperatures in September, but it was definitely refreshing to go swimming in the cool water!! It's quite an oasis

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Sounds good, i may be interested. :jumping: :camping: :clapsmile

As for rising crime rate, unfortunately it seems to be the trend everywhere lately!

Sounds like this would be a great excuse to go in a group!

 

[BajaTaco]

Seth, what is the status of this trip?

 

[Hltoppr]

Fall temps are probably nice 40-50s at night and 80s during the day. Summer it's a solar cooker in the canyon....any serious hiking should probably be done only if you have significant desert hiking experience....dehydration and heat illnesses are a real issue.

-H-

 

[seth_js]

Oh, sorry. I'm going to put it off till next spring (probably April or May).

 

[Ursidae69]

I'll watch this thread, I've always wanted to do that hike. A group would be great for discouraging bad guys, I hope..