From Hualapai Hilltop a well-marked trail descends steeply to the flat valley floor and continues for 6 miles past several springs to the junction with Havasu Canyon, and then for a further 2 miles downstream to Supai. Other options are to hike both ways but have a mule carry most equipment, or hike down then ride a mule back up.
Houses and horses in Supai. Supai Supai has been the home of the Havasupai Indians for hundreds of years and for nearly all that time was very isolated and largely unknown to the outside world but now receives up to visitors per day in summer and a yearly total of 25, Affiliate disclosure. Hualapai Canyon. Havasu Falls. Havasu Creek. There are roughly tribal members, many of whom live in the village of Supai in the bottom of Havasu Canyon also known as Cataract Canyon.
It can only be reached only by foot, horseback, or helicopter. Each year more than 20, visitors travel to Supai to visit gorgeous Havasu Falls. Of all the tribal nations affiliated with the Grand Canyon, the Havasupai are the only ones who continue to live deep within the canyon. The Havasupai consider themselves the keepers and guardians of the Grand Canyon.
Before Grand Canyon National Park was established in , the Havasupai lived throughout the canyon in bands. They had seasonal residences at places like Indian Gardens, now part of the park, as well as Havasu Canyon where they still live today. They also have a small camp immediately outside the park on the South Rim. The people continue their traditional lifestyle in the canyon, and are well known for their peach orchards, strong agricultural practices, and skilled hunting abilities.
The Havasupai Tribe is actively involved in tourism, with thousands of visitors hiking or riding horseback into Havasu Canyon, staying at the campground or lodge, and recreating along the travertine-rich creek. Every year, on the second weekend in August, the Havasupai hold the Peach Festival, when they showcase their culture and share in festivities with neighboring tribes.
Grand Canyon. The otherworldly blue-green waters of Supai are for real—a must see! Peach Springs. With a setting that inspired the town of Radiator Springs in the Pixar Film Cars, and activities like cave exploring, whitewater rafting, and Havasupai Tribe. Things to Do The Havasupai Museum of Culture educates visitors on the history, culture, art, and traditions of the Havasupai.
Where to Stay Camping reservations are a must, as this beautiful area is very popular. You can only reach the Village of Supai by foot, horse, mule or helicopter. Parking is located at the Havasupai Hilltop where you then descend into the Canyon. The largest employer of the tribal members on the reservation is the Tribe. The main occupation of individual members is packing and working for tribal enterprises tourism.
Visitors are asked to preserve the magnificence of the Havasupai homeland and respect their natural resources which contribute to their spiritual direction. All visitors are asked to leave their liquor, drugs, weapons and pets at home and to take their trash out of the canyon.
From the Hilltop parking lot there is an eight mile trail to Supai Village.
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