Backpacking in the iconic waterfalls
Weather
Low of 36, high of 78 (trailhead, falls)
Supposed to be sunny!
Food
- 3 or 4 breakfasts (2 while backpacking)
- 3 lunches (all while backpacking)
- 3 dinners (2 while backpacking)
Gear list
- 20 degree or warmer sleeping bag
- Tent
- 2-3 liters of water
- Food (see above)
- Sunscreen
- Headlamp/lights
- Camera
- Day pack for day hike
- Jacket
- Change of clothes for sleeping
- Clean clothes for flight back
- Toilet paper
Flights
Kevin’s flight
Andrew’s flight Adam’s flight
Flights on 17th
Elena & friend: Arrive 2:15 PM
Andrew and Kevin: Arrive 2:19 PM
Flights on 21st
Kevin: Leave 3:10 PM
Elena & friend: Leave 5:35 PM
Adam: Arrive 2:15 PM
Flights on 27th
Andrew and Adam: Leave 6:30 PM
Campground near Havasupai trailhead: Mesquite Springs Campground
- 30 min drive (12 miles) out of the way
Pay campground directly on the way:Grand Canyon Caverns
- $30 for campground for one night
Driving
- Airport to Campground: 3 hours (164 miles)
- Campground to Trailhead: 2:10 hours (78 miles)
- Trailhead to Airport: 4 hours (219 miles)
Itinerary
Day 1
2:20 PM
Flight arrives in Vegas
3:00 PM
Drive to trailhead
9:00 PM
Arrive at trailhead, camp at car
Day 2
9:00 AM – hike 10.0 miles
Backpack into campground
Day 3
9:00 AM – hike 17.0 miles
Day hike to Colorado River & back
Day 4
1:00 PM – hike 10.0 miles
Backpack out back to car
6:00 PM
Car camp
Day 5
9:00 AM
Drive back to Vegas