Havasupai Trip: Essentials To Bring

topic posted Wed, May 17, 2006 - 12:29 PM by  Robin
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Hiking from Hualapai Hilltop to Campsite is 8 miles approximately 5 hours:

-Hiking boots with durable sole-hiking on riverbed rubble and rocks
-light sari for shade
-Sun Hat
-Sunscreen
-water sacs with tubes
-lightweight knapsack
-sleeping bag
-lightweight tent

advised to carry minimum weight in lightweight knapsacks since you will be hiking for 8 miles 5 hours.

Other gear will be carried by mule.






Essentials to Bring for Your Trip to Havasupai:

Eating Utensils
Plate (or pan)
Cup



flashlight & batteries
Sunscreen
Camera
Film
Trail mix
Water filter
Propane fuel and compact stove( We need 3. please volunteer if have one Thanks)

Hammock
Water shoes or sandals (Tevas)
Bathing suit
Mosquito repellent
Biodegradable soap and shampoo
First Aid kit


Campgrounds
Considered "primitive" or "rustic", the campgrounds are rich with lush vegetation:

towering cottonwood trees; and a plethora of crawling grapevines. The rustic camp

amenities include:

Spring water (please treat or purify before consumption).
Composting toilets
Picnic tables
No campfires permitted
Day Ranger available from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for assistance
Night security available during the tourist season from 7 p.m. - 5 a.m. for assistance.

Sites are available on a first come first serve basis. Trash must be packed out of the
canyon. Showers are not available, but you may bathe in the creek with biodegradable
soap.


canyon temperatures:
June avg high 96.0 avg low 60.0
posted by:
Robin
Canada
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  • Re: Havasupai Trip: Essentials To Bring

    Fri, May 19, 2006 - 10:28 AM
    Recommended Footwear:

    1.Hiking boots with durable sole-hiking on riverbed rubble and rocks
    (also a comfortable insole to prevent blisters)
    2.Lightweight runners or mountain approach shoes (used in camp and for climbing)
    3.Teva sandals, water shoes or similar for use around waterfall

    Communications:

    Walkie Talkies

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