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Supai to River This hike takes you into Havasu Canyon, home of the Havasupai Tribe. The ten mile trail to the campground isn't part of the awards program, but is the only way to get to the trailhead. The hike segmentbegins at Mooney Falls and goes eight miles to the Colorado River. The 16 mile round trip takes a full day, so three days are needed for this outing. The water-covered vertical decent down Mooney Falls is strenuous and hazadordous. The last four miles are within Grand Canyon National Park, and camping is not permitted in that area of the park. Advance registration and fees ($30.00 per hiker for two nights in 1992) are required. Write: Havasuapai Tourist Enterprise Drive to Haulapai Hilltop, 60 mies north of Peach Springs, Arizona, on Arizona 66. The best map is USGS Grand Canyon National Park, West Half (1:48,000) Paria Canyon The Canyon of the Paria River is about 45 miles long, with its origin near Brice Canyon National Park and it treminus at Lees Ferry on the Colorado River. The Hike begins in a shallow wash just below US 89 in southern Utah. Hikers should allow four to six days to complete the hike to Lees Ferry. The river is shallow and easily waded in its entirety, except in flood conditions. Check weather conditions with the BLM office just before you set out. Contact: Bureau of Land Management A backbacker's guide and illustrated map are available from Kanab District Office. Also before leaving, check in with the National Park service at Lees Ferry [(520) 335-2235] to let them know when you expect to arrive an how many are in your group in exchange for up-to-the-minute hiking conditions. (Topos: Paria, Utah; Paria Plateau, Arizona; and Lees Ferry, Arizona Quads; all 15'.) Rainbow Bridge There are two trails you may hike to earn this segment. The first is the 14 mile Rainbow Bridge Trail (elevations: 6,300' to 3,800') that starts at the old abandonded Rainbow Lodge and goes around the west side of Navajo Mountain. The Cameron Trail is several miles longer but offers easier going (elevations 6,000' to 3,800'). It starts near Navajo Mountain School and goes around the east and north sides of the mountain. You can return by either trail, go out by boat on Lake Powell, or come in by boat and hike out. Information for these hikes is available from: Superintendent This hike is in a remote and seldom visited area of the Navajo Reservation. Permits are required by and are available from the tribal government. Contact: Director (Topo: Navajo Mountain, UT-AZ, 15' Quad) |
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