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weneed_mobrown

  • Oct 11, 2018
  • Joined Aug 10, 2018
  • In Havasu Falls

    MikeJones You can either camp in your car or next to it on the rocky ground. They kind of look away at people camping at the hilltop the night before their hike because it's only for a few hours. They'd probably say something if you threw up a tent or were at the top for longer than a night.

    • In Havasu Falls

      MikeJones They have ~200 "spaces" per day that they let people reserve. The actual number isn't really known because 1. the tribe hasn't told anyone, 2. outfitters that take groups into the canyon don't seem to affect the number of "spaces" that are open, and 3. that it's literally just camp wherever there is open ground in about a 1-mile portion of the canyon.
      So on Feb. 1st you pick how many nights you want to stay and that's the reservation. Most people camp at the Hilltop the night before so that they start the 8-mile hike at like 4am to get to the check-in before it gets too hot.

        • In Havasu Falls

          MikeJones Permits for that year open up on February 1st 8 AM AZ time. I used the website this year and it was SUPER handy. Trying to get through on the phones is miserable. They have about 4 number now you can call but it can be difficult on that morning. You can always call later to ask about any cancellations they've had and take those dates if you are flexible. This year it sold out completely in 24hrs, so you better be ready with your plans A-D. I got lucky and decided to refresh the page on their website when looking for my plan A dates to open up and found them so there is definitely hope.

            • In Havasu Falls

              A few notes on Havasu: Absolutely do it if you can! Your map is also missing Beaver falls, which is after Mooney falls. There is a "trail" that continues onto the confluence and it's a pretty good day hike. I think it isn't marked on the map is because it crosses the river many times and it's a trail that doesn't get maintained, so many people just hike wherever they can. There are tour groups that will kayak/ raft to the confluence from the CO river instead of hiking through Supai.

              • In First Impressions: LiteAF Large Flat Bottom Food bag

                Hey, I'm looking into options for food storage on backpacking trips. What are your thoughts on this bad holding up against squirrels? Thanks!