Did you know there are six waterfalls in Havasupai?!
When most people think of Havasupai, the land of the turquoise waterfalls, they just think of the highly-photographed one: Havasu Falls. But there are five other equally spectacular waterfalls tucked inside this magical paradise!
In this guide, I will tell you all about the six main Havasupai waterfalls, including how to find them, what to expect along the route to each, what it’s like at each of the falls, and when to go to avoid the crowds. Plus a map with exact locations!
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How to Find the 6 Havasupai Waterfalls: MAPPED!
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How Many Waterfalls Are in Havasupai?
While dozens of waterfalls dot the land, there are six main waterfalls in Havasupai: Havasu, Mooney, Beaver, Little Navajo, Fifty Foot, and Hidden Falls.
They’re all within about 5 miles of each other, but each is vastly different, boasting its own unique charm and character.
Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls are on opposite ends of the Havasupai Campground.
Beaver Falls is 2.5 miles downstream from Mooney Falls.
Little Navajo Falls, Fifty Foot Falls, and Hidden Falls are all clustered about one mile south of the Havasupai Campground – halfway between the campground and Supai Village.
Map of Havasupai Waterfalls
To ensure you find all the waterfalls, here is a map of the exact locations of each of the six main Havasupai waterfalls.
Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls is the most iconic waterfall in Havasupai, the one most people think of when they hear about this magical place. Located just south of the campground, Havasu Falls is by far the most photographed and easiest to access of the six.
Havasu Falls plunges 100 feet from the cliff into a postcard-worthy turquoise pool, making it arguably the most attractive waterfall in Havasupai.
To get to Havasu Falls from the campground, walk south on the trail (toward the Supai Village) for a few hundred feet. Before approaching the waterfall, turn down one of the paths off to the left. The paths are obvious and easy to find!
When you pinpoint the sign for Havasu Falls (pictured below), find the path to the right and walk down the semi-steep but short trail to the base of the falls. Don’t worry; it’s not sketchy to get to, like the others are!
At the bottom, there is plenty of room to spread out, and even a few picnic tables and logs to sit on.
You’ll likely be unable to resist the enticing turquoise water below Havasu. Luckily, there are both shallow sections to wade in and deeper sections to venture to, so you don’t have to be an experienced swimmer to dip here.
Havasu’s roominess, proximity to the campground, and easy trail to the base make it the busiest of the six falls. Try to get there early in the morning to avoid crowds!
Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls is the tallest and most impressive waterfall in Havasupai. Located just north of the campground, Mooney Falls is infamous for its treacherous descent.
Tucked inside the curve of a massive canyon, Mooney Falls plummets 200 feet off a sheer red cliff, its ferocious spray coating the rocky walls on an endless loop.
To get to Mooney Falls, venture to the north end of the campground. Some campsites sit at the top of the falls, so this would be an easy walk for those folks. But for the campers at the south end of the campground, you’ll have to walk about one mile on a fairly flat, easy trail through the campground.
By walking to the north end of the campground, you’ll see Mooney Falls from above. But to reach the base of the falls, you’ll have to descend an intimidating 200-foot cliff face.
This adventurous descent involves climbing ladders, squeezing through tunnels, scrambling slippery rocks, and hanging onto crude chains, all while braving the waterfall’s intense spray.
The sign at the beginning of this scramble declares, “Descend At Your Own Risk.” Don’t take this lightly! It’s a risky adventure and not for the faint of heart. And definitely not for those who are afraid of heights!
If you’re willing to brave the wet, slippery descent, you will be treated to the most scenic views, not to mention unlock access to the best hiking route in the area, the creek trail from Mooney to Beaver.
As long as you keep three points of contact at all times, you’ll be fine. We also brought our own pairs of biking gloves to grip the slippery chains, ladders, and rocks, which helped tremendously.
At the base of the falls, you’ll find a good amount of room to spread out and enjoy the waterfall.
Mooney’s wide turquoise pool is enticing, but the rip currents beneath the falls can get quite strong. For a more relaxing swim, consider venturing to the little oasis to the left of the falls. It’s much calmer over there!
The chains to Mooney Falls start getting pretty congested in mid to late morning and stay that way through mid-afternoon. Since ladder traffic can only move one way at a time, try to time your hike by descending/ascending the chains early in the morning (before 8 AM) or later in the afternoon (after 3 PM).
That way, you won’t have to wait in a long line to ascend or descend the chains!
Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls is the most unique waterfall in Havasupai. Located 2.5 miles downstream from Mooney Falls, the route to Beaver Falls is the best hike in the area. It was by far my favorite Havasupai waterfall to hike to, anyway!
Unlike many of the other waterfalls in Havasupai, Beaver Falls doesn’t have just one single drop. Cascading tiers of falls plunge a total of 40 feet, separated by shallow turquoise pools that belong on the cover of a storybook.
Getting to Beaver Falls is an adventure! First, you’ll have to conquer the daunting Mooney Falls chain section to get down to the creek. You can read all about the descent in the “Mooney Falls” portion of this blog post, right above this section.
Once you reach the bottom of Mooney Falls, head downstream. The 2.5-mile trail from Mooney to Beaver Falls is marked with pink ribbons and occasional arrows and signs. It was a little tricky to navigate at times, but the ribbons and signage helped.
I wasn’t expecting this to be an actual trail; I was under the impression that I’d have to walk through the creek for 2.5 miles. But that’s not the case!
The trail is fairly easy at first, but quickly turns adventurous with three semi-deep creek crossings and lots of scrambling and climbing with ladders and rocks. Bring your sense of adventure; you’ll need it!
Not only is the trail exciting, but the views along the trail are jaw-dropping. We were mesmerized by the lush green vegetation, towering canyon walls, bright blue creek with endless mini waterfalls, blooming cacti (we went in May), and bighorn sheep that were milling around.
Once you see the sign for Beaver Falls (pictured below), there’s one final adventurous descent before you reach the falls. Scramble some rocks, climb down a few ladders, and carefully navigate through fast-moving rapids to reach the famous turquoise tiers of Beaver Falls.
Down at Beaver Falls, there’s a very small amount of dry land to the left of the falls to hang out on. But you won’t be able to resist sitting in the shallow pools or diving off the unique terraces.
Someone installed a rope swing by the biggest falls, but I can’t confirm whether it’s safe or not. Other than that, there are endless rocks to scramble up, tiers to sit on, shallow pools to hang out in, and waterfalls to splash in.
Beaver Falls starts getting crowded around mid-morning, so if you want the falls all to yourself, I’d recommend beginning your hike by 7 or 8 AM.
PRO TIP: To get the best photos of Beaver Falls, snap them from above, right beside the picnic table.
Little Navajo Falls
Little Navajo Falls is the most underrated waterfall in Havasupai. Located about 1 mile south of the campground, Little Navajo tends to get skipped. But this one was my favorite!
This waterfall isn’t turquoise like the others, but I found Little Navajo, with its gentle curtain of 30-foot plumes, to be the most beautiful of all. It’s not as photographed as Havasu, Mooney, or Beaver, so I was pleasantly surprised by its lush, tropical vibes and juxtaposing backdrop of desert red rock.
To get to Little Navajo Falls from the campground, hike south toward the village along the same, easy-to-follow trail that you took to get to the campground. This trail is a bit steep. In about 1 mile, you’ll have a clear view of the falls from the trail (pictured below).
Navigating to the base of the falls is a bit more of an adventure. Turn right just past the overlook and snake steeply to the right to get down to the bottom. There’s some route finding involved, but you’ll see a small green sign on a tree that indicates you’re heading in the right direction.
There’s not too much room to spread out at the bottom of this waterfall, but since it’s one of the least visited waterfalls in Havasupai, crowds shouldn’t be an issue. In fact, when we went around 9 AM, we were the only ones down there, so we got to enjoy the falls by ourselves!
This waterfall is a lot calmer than many of the others, so it’s ideal for swimming. Since drowning is much less of a risk here, you’ll likely feel drawn to be in the water, whether it’s sitting on a rock, wading in the shallow sections, or getting showered beneath the falls.
Since this waterfall doesn’t get the love it deserves, crowds typically aren’t an issue. So you should be able to arrive at any time of day and have it almost to yourself.
PRO TIP: If you’re looking for more room to spread out, head to the pools above Little Navajo Falls. Climb back up the way you came and keep right to reach the pools. They are perfect for lounging! Just don’t get too close to the edge.
Fifty Foot Falls
Fifty Foot Falls is a swimmer’s paradise. Located about 1 mile south of the campground and a quarter-mile upstream from Little Navajo Falls, this one is the trickiest to find.
It may not be as vibrantly turquoise as Havasu, Mooney, and Beaver, but what it lacks in color makes up for in uniqueness. Fifty Foot Falls is a series of 50-foot waterfalls plunging across an entire wall of dark brown rock and lush greenery, backdropped by a dark red canyon.
There are multiple routes to get to Fifty Foot Falls, none of which are marked. But the best route, the one where you’ll get the least wet, is by taking the steep path behind the Fifty Foot/Little Navajo vault toilets. (Or going left at the junction where you turned right to get to Little Navajo Falls, past the trail overlook).
Wind around to the left, navigate through an overgrown, narrow “path,” and scramble over some big boulders. The only water you’ll have to wade in is the shallow, shin-deep pools right before the falls.
The other route, the one that most people take, is the route from the pools above Lower Navajo Falls. It’s a more direct route, but it involves navigating through tall weeds and wading through waist-deep water.
Unlike most of the other falls, there’s no dry land to hang out on at Fifty Foot. You pretty much have to be in the water here. There are some rock shelves with shallow pools off to the left side (the way we hiked in), but to get to the base of Fifty Foot Falls, you’ll need to wade through deeper water.
Because this waterfall tends to also get overlooked, Fifty Foot doesn’t get very crowded. You can arrive at any time of day, and you might have it to yourself!
Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls is the waterfall that most people miss (including us!). Located just downstream from Little Navajo Falls, Hidden Falls is…hidden.
We spotted Hidden Falls from the main hiking trail, but we didn’t know it was named, and we didn’t know we could get down there to explore it!
A fellow camper told us about it on our last evening after it had already gotten dark, so even though we couldn’t explore it, I can tell you how to get there!
To get to Hidden Falls from the campground, continue past the fry bread stand and keep your eyes peeled for a pole structure to the right. Turn right here; you’ll see a sign for Hidden Falls. Hug the cliffside and keep to the left until you reach the falls. You’ll have to walk through the water at times.
I would imagine it doesn’t get very crowded, as many people don’t know it exists! So once you arrive at the falls, enjoy splashing around in your own private paradise.
Finish Planning Your Trip to Havasupai
Take the stress out of trip planning with the help of my guides!
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- All About the Adventurous Beaver Falls Hike
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- Getting a Havasupai Permit in 2026: Step-By-Step Guide
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My wife and I will be visiting family in Scottsdale, but would like to spend a couple of days in the Falls area. We will not be camping (need a hotel), we are in our mid-70’s and healthy. Love to hike. Would you recommend our making a trip to the falls based on what I have just told you?
Hi Arlin! Hiking to the falls requires a permit (they go on sale in February each year) and hiking 20+ miles roundtrip! Due to the distance and some of the technicality of reaching the falls, I’d recommend having prior experience with long-distance hiking and making sure you’re in great physical condition before attempting! Also, there is a lodge down in the village should you decide to go!