Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Havasu Falls Supai Hike and bike





Well as Mitch our hike leader says he loves to hike with us even though we are a little crazy. Could it be that Philip and I add to the 5 day adventure by riding our trusty bikes, or that we rarely shy away from challenges even though the elder Mueller is in his mid sixties. Well enough of that let's talk about Havasu Falls region of the Grand Canyon area.
What can you say about a hike that begins at 5600 ft on a cliff in a windstorm of up to 70MPH and ends down around 2400 ft surrounded by rushing aquamarine waterfalls ranging in height from 50 to over 200 ft. with colorful names like 50Ft, Havasu, Mooney and Beaver Fall.
Camping out, dining at the reservation Cafe on treats like Indian Tacos and Fry bread seeing wild Bighorn Sheep and swimming in the pools around the falls.
All of us took many pictures but I do not think that you can do justice to the grandeur of the surroundings.
The ride up there and back was great and an adventure of its own, but the hikes were the main event.
We averaged over ten miles a day with packs ranging up to 60 pounds that was quite an achievement but well worth it at the end.
And so it goes:
Approaching the end of the trail I was greeted by a Supai Indian:
"you've done good, Grey Hair!" so now you know my Indian Name.

2 comments:

  1. Excellent post, Grey Hair! What a great time! Bring on the Green River!

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  2. Do they fry the bread in canola oil? Great post, Dad! I know you two had lots of fun. MB

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