Havasu Canyon

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About Havasu Canyon

Havasu Canyon one of those places that leaves an indelible mark on a person. The water of Havasu Canyon is a blue-green that is named after the Havusupai Tribe (People of the Blue-Green water) that live just upstream. It is possible to hike up the canyon a considerable ways during a mid-day stop on a river trip. Please make sure to stay on the trail unless you are enjoying a float in the canyon.

confluence of havasu and the grand canyon

Looking down at the confluence of Havasu Creek and the Colorado.

floating down havasu

Enjoying a float in Havasu Creek.

Beautiful water

Floating the creek

Havasu

Floating towards the mouth of Havasu Canyon.