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Havasu Falls |
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Havasu Falls on the Havasupai Indian Reservation -- northwest of Seligman, AZ. Three beautiful waterfalls in the remote desert of Arizona can be reached by a 10 mile hike. The three are: Havasu Falls -just above the campground, Mooney Falls- just below the campground, and Beaver Falls-two more miles downstream. Aquamarine water flows from upstream springs over travertine cliffs and terraces to create one of the most beautiful places in the Southwest if not the world. The waterway then proceeds down the narrow canyon to meet with the mighty Colorado. The confluence is a popular stop for river trips through the Grand Canyon. |
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Terraces of travertine at Havasu |
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The terraces form naturally from deposition of minerals from the water |
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Draping travertine layers from older waterfalls |
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Havasu from higher on the trail |
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Havasu Falls. another viewpoint |
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Mooney Falls Almost 200 feet of waterfall |
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Mooney - Named for and early miner that fell to his death here. |
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Incredible travertine formations |
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The only passage to the bottom of the Mooney waterfall |
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The descent uses two tunnels, chain handrails, and steel rods for handholds. |
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Not a place for persons with a fear of heights or lack of patience. |
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Wet-foot river crossings are numerous |
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Narrow canyon waterfalls near Beaver |
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Oversized ladder underneath a huge palm starts another treacherous climb. |
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Some water crossings can be deep (and cool in late September) |
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Mooney from downstream with a side canyon falls, due to the day's rain. |
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Mooney from downstream with a cool water dip in the aquamarine pool. |
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