![]() ![]() The upper-most of Havasu’s five major waterfalls, this beauty is easily accessible (once you’ve hiked over 9 miles into the canyon’s depths, of course) but is just far enough away from the main trail that it gets less attention than the other falls.įifty Foot Falls is also known as New Navajo Falls, but is often mistaken for the nearby Rock Falls, which is located less than a quarter-mile downstream. Havasu Canyon is home to Grand Canyon’s most famous and most beautiful waterfalls, and Fifty Foot Falls is my personal favorite in Havasupai. ![]() Fifty Foot Falls / New Navajo Falls Photo: Jake Case Related Read: 21 Epic Arizona Waterfalls You Can Hike To 1. When adventuring in the Grand Canyon, always remember to follow Leave No Trace ethics so that our public lands remain pristine for the enjoyment by future generations. If you plan on rafting, be sure to ask the rafting company you wish to book with about how likely it is you will visit certain waterfalls on their trip - but the more leisurely the pace of the trip, the more likely you’ll be able to see places like Deer Creek Falls or Elves Chasm. To visit the waterfalls in Grand Canyon National Park, you will likely need to secure an overnight permit from the National Park Service. Due to COVID-19, visitation of Havasu Canyon is suspended indefinitely, so keep an eye on their website for announcements of reopening. Havasu Canyon is home to the most famous (and beautiful) waterfalls in Grand Canyon, and you’ll need a permit from the Havasupai tribe to visit. Others require backpacking into the Canyon’s depth, where you’ll need to secure a backcountry camping permit. Even the “easiest” to get to - Vasey’s Paradise - requires committing to a minimum three-day rafting trip. The quest to lay eyes on even one of the Grand Canyon’s waterfalls requires either hiking or rafting into wilderness. Grand Canyon’s epic desert landscape attracts millions of visitors each year, but only the truly determined get enjoy its hidden waterfalls.
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