Havasu Falls (Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village and back): what to bring
Havasupai Tribe (Havasu Canyon), Arizona · 25.7 km round trip · 608 m climb · Usually 3 days · Best Feb–Nov
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Navigation: map, compass or GPS app with offline maps
EssentialThe first of the 10 essentials: phones lose signal and batteries.
SilvaRanger S CompassValhalla Pure Outfitters$59.95
BruntonTruArc15 CompassValhalla Pure Outfitters$96.00
Coghlan'sPin-On CompassSAIL$3.49
GarminETrex 22x Handheld GPSSAIL$279.99
GramicciCompass KeyringMonod Sports$34.99
SkiKrumb TrackersGPS TrackerValhalla Pure Outfitters$197.00
SpotGen 4 Satellite GPS MessengerSAIL$199.99
Survive Outdoors LongerSighting Compass with MirrorValhalla Pure Outfitters$26.95
Trak MapsQuebec 12 Quad Trail for GPSSAIL$99.99
SilvaField CompassValhalla Pure Outfitters$34.95
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Headlamp + spare batteries
EssentialHikes run late more often than planned.
Black DiamondStorm+ HeadlampAltitude Sports$69.95
L.L. BeanL.L.Bean Trailblazer SNAP 450 Headlamp KitThe Last Hunt$35.18$68.99−49%
LedlenserH7R Signature HeadlampThe Last Hunt$237.90$390.00−39%
PetzlActik Core HeadlampAltitude Sports$109.95
SilvaSmini HeadlampAltitude Sports$64.95
BioLite800 Pro HeadlampSAIL$139.99
BrowningNight Gig Elite HeadlampSAIL$69.99
Black DiamondSpot 400 HeadlampTrailhead$44.99$59.99−25%
Black DiamondCosmo 350 HeadlampTrailhead$33.74$44.99−25%
Black DiamondAstro 300 HeadlampAltitude Sports$24.95
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Sun protection: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen
EssentialUV is stronger with altitude and on snow.
VallierBushwick Bucket Hat - UnisexThe Last Hunt$29.69$54.99−46%
TilleyT3 Sahara Hat - UnisexThe Last Hunt$63.59$119.99−47%
Altitude SportsRecycled Polyester Sun Hat - UnisexThe Last Hunt$23.99$49.99−52%
PranaKootenai Bucket HatValhalla Pure Outfitters$27.50$55.00−50%
Outdoor ResearchSun Bucket HatValhalla Pure Outfitters$47.96$59.95−20%
PistilJoni Straw Sun Hat - Women'sValhalla Pure Outfitters$39.60$66.00−40%
ColumbiaTrek II Bucket Hat - UnisexThe Last Hunt$30.59$44.99−32%
Arc'teryxSinsolo Bucket Hat (Prior Season)Valhalla Pure Outfitters$70.00$100.00−30%
BuffNmad Bucket HatValhalla Pure Outfitters$44.25$59.00−25%
Kootenay LifeBucket HatValhalla Pure Outfitters$59.96$79.95−25%
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First-aid kit (with blister care)
EssentialBlisters and small cuts are the most common problems.
Adventure Medical KitsBlister Medic KitMonod Sports$14.99
OrtovoxFirst Aid Roll Doc MidMonod Sports$44.99
Adventure Medical KitsFirst Aid, Family First Aid KitMonod Sports$37.99
Adventure Medical KitsGlacierGel Blister and Burn DressingMonod Sports$15.99
Adventure Medical KitsMedical First Aid Kits Ultralight Watertight .5Trailhead$25.99
Adventure Medical KitsMedical First Aid Kits Ultralight Watertight .7Trailhead$35.99
OrtovoxFirst Aid Waterproof MiniMonod Sports$44.99
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Knife or multi-tool + repair tape
EssentialFor gear repairs and first aid.
Fire: lighter or waterproof matches
EssentialFor warmth in an emergency.
Emergency shelter: space blanket or bivvy
EssentialIf you're stuck out overnight.
RabArk Emergency BiviValhalla Pure Outfitters$30.00
SOLEmergency BlanketMonod Sports$7.99
RabArk Emergency Bivi 2 PersonValhalla Pure Outfitters$40.00
SOLEmergency Blanket XLMonod Sports$10.99
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Extra food (a day's worth more than you plan)
EssentialDelays happen.
Extra water + a way to treat it
EssentialStreams can carry giardia; dry trails have none.
HydraPakBottle Bright (12 Tablets)Bushtukah$5.47$10.95−50%
YetiRambler 12 oz / 355 mL Travel BottleTrailhead$28.49$37.99−25%
KatadynExplorer Pro Water FilterAltitude Sports$599.95
PlatypusDayCap In-Bottle FilterAltitude Sports$59.95
OspreyWater Bottle - 20 oz.SAIL$16.00
Aquatabs20 L Water Purification Tablets - 30/PKSAIL$25.00
CamelBakBottle Brush KitSAIL$19.99
Coghlan'sBottle CarrierSAIL$8.99
GraylGeopress Purifier Water Bottle - 710 mlSAIL$124.99
HydraPakStow Hydration Bottle - 500ml/17ozBushtukah$14.47$28.95−50%
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Extra layers: warm layer + rain shell
EssentialMountain weather turns fast.
RabNamche GTX Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$274.99$499.99−45%
Mountain HardwearStretch Ozonic Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$120.39$279.99−57%
The North FaceAntora Rain Parka - Women'sThe Last Hunt$115.59$169.99−32%
HaglöfsL.I.M Alpha Hooded Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$210.62$554.28−62%
MammutStoney Hardshell Hooded Jacket - Men'sThe Last Hunt$398.74$724.99−45%
Outdoor ResearchAspire 3L Jacket - Women'sTrailhead$244.97$349.95−30%
KarposTemporale 2.0 Jacket - Men'sThe Last Hunt$185.49$349.99−47%
TernuaAdvance Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$203.49$549.99−63%
avalancheEvasion Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$181.64$518.99−65%
PatagoniaM10 Storm Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$285.00$475.00−40%
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Hiking shoes
RecommendedGood grip on a moderate trail.
KeenTarghee Apex Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women'sThe Last Hunt$122.54$214.99−43%
MerrellMoab Speed 2 Sport Hiking Shoes - Men'sThe Last Hunt$113.39$179.99−37%
AltraOlympus 6 Hike Low GTX Hiking Shoes - Women'sBushtukah$119.97$239.95−50%
SalomonX Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes - Women'sSAIL$157.49$209.99−25%
ObozSawtooth X Pro Low Hiking Shoes - Women'sThe Last Hunt$94.49$209.99−55%
AKURocket DFS GTX Hiking Shoes - Women'sThe Last Hunt$124.97$249.95−50%
The North FaceOfftrail Hike Gore-Tex Hiking Shoes - Women'sSAIL$119.99$239.99−50%
Garmont9.81 Engage GTX hiking shoes - Women'sThe Last Hunt$154.99$309.99−50%
SalewaPedroc Air Hiking Shoes - Women'sThe Last Hunt$99.97$199.95−50%
MammutDucan III Low Leather GTX Hiking Shoes - Women'sThe Last Hunt$203.39$338.99−40%
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Wool hiking socks (+ a dry pair)
RecommendedDry feet = no blisters.
BorealisMultisport Merino Hiking Socks - Men's - 2/PKSAIL$9.60$23.99−60%
DahlgrenHeritage Merino Sock - UnisexThe Last Hunt$14.83$27.99−47%
LorpenMerino Light Hiker Socks - Women'sThe Last Hunt$17.49$34.99−50%
Mons RoyaleAtlas Merino Snow Sock - UnisexThe Last Hunt$22.65$35.96−37%
IcebreakerMerino Hike+ Liner Crew Socks - Women'sAltitude Sports$27.99
PatagoniaHeavyweight Merino Wool-Blend Knee SocksThe Last Hunt$36.75$49.00−25%
TilleyAnkle Merino Outdoor SockTilley$12.80$16.00−20%
HokaMerino Crew Socks - UnisexAltitude Sports$34.99
BridgedaleHike Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew Socks - Women'sValhalla Pure Outfitters$31.95
DahlgrenTrailhead Merino Sock - UnisexThe Last Hunt$17.69$29.99−41%
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Day pack (20–30 L)
RecommendedRoom for the essentials.
Black DiamondPursuit Hiking Backpack - Women's - 30 LSAIL$134.97$224.95−40%
NEMO EquipmentResolve Endless Promise Technical Active Daypack 25L - Women'sThe Last Hunt$174.99$249.99−30%
GregoryTerros Daypack 25LThe Last Hunt$78.09$109.99−29%
Mountain HardwearJMT Backpack 25L - Women'sThe Last Hunt$115.99$199.99−42%
Hillsound EquipmentPackStack™ [Weatherproof]Hillsound$17.40$29.00−40%
inReachBackpack TetherValhalla Pure Outfitters$17.97$29.95−40%
SAILFjord 30 L Hiking BackpackSAIL$59.99$99.99−40%
Sea to SummitUltra-Sil Day PackTrailhead$44.99$59.99−25%
ThuleVital Hydration Pack - 8 L - Women'sSAIL$119.97$199.95−40%
The North FaceBorealis Hiking Backpack - 26 LSAIL$126.00$180.00−30%
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Light sun shirt + wide-brim hat
RecommendedHot and exposed: cover up, don't just sunscreen.
The North FaceTerra Peak Hoodie - Women'sThe Last Hunt$209.99$349.99−40%
IcebreakerSphere III 125 Cool-Lite Merino Blend Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Women'sThe Last Hunt$47.49$94.99−50%
VallierAliados Cropped Relaxed Fit Merino V-neck T-shirt - Women'sThe Last Hunt$45.89$89.99−49%
Outdoor ResearchEcho Quarter Zip Top - Men'sThe Last Hunt$41.57$79.95−48%
Altitude SportsMoisture Wicking Training Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Women'sThe Last Hunt$26.99$49.99−46%
IndyevaDiporto Tie Hem V-Neck T-Shirt - Women'sThe Last Hunt$24.64$84.99−71%
Kari TraaMija T-Shirt - Women'sThe Last Hunt$29.14$54.99−47%
KarposEasyfrizz W Full-Zip Hoodie - Women'sThe Last Hunt$75.24$174.99−57%
HaglöfsL.I.M Mid Fast Hoodie - Women'sThe Last Hunt$119.72$332.57−64%
Black DiamondFirst Light 1.0 Stretch Hoody - Women'sThe Last Hunt$209.97$374.95−44%
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3–4 L of water capacity
RecommendedLittle or no water on the trail; heat raises what you drink.
HydraPakBottle Bright (12 Tablets)Bushtukah$5.47$10.95−50%
YetiRambler 12 oz / 355 mL Travel BottleTrailhead$28.49$37.99−25%
KatadynExplorer Pro Water FilterAltitude Sports$599.95
PlatypusDayCap In-Bottle FilterAltitude Sports$59.95
OspreyWater Bottle - 20 oz.SAIL$16.00
CamelBakBottle Brush KitSAIL$19.99
Coghlan'sBottle CarrierSAIL$8.99
GraylGeopress Purifier Water Bottle - 710 mlSAIL$124.99
LifeStrawGo Series Purifier Water Bottle - 1 LSAIL$69.95
HydraPakStow Hydration Bottle - 500ml/17ozBushtukah$14.47$28.95−50%
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Permit or reservation
RequiredThis park/trail requires one (dates, quotas or parking). Check its page.
Trekking poles
RecommendedAbout 608 m of climbing: poles save your knees on the way down.
Life Sports GearUltra Trail Poles - UnisexThe Last Hunt$76.49$149.99−49%
Black DiamondExplorer 3 Trekking PolesAltitude Sports$109.95
KomperdellFXP Carbon Ultra PolesAltitude Sports$299.95
MammutAenergy Ultra Vario Carbon PolesValhalla Pure Outfitters$259.00
LEKINeotrail Pro FX.One Superlite Trekking Poles - 2/PK · BRIGHT/CARBONSAIL$280.00
SalomonS/Lab Ultra Carbon PolesValhalla Pure Outfitters$179.95
AtlasTrail Walking Poles - 2pcValhalla Pure Outfitters$89.99
CAMPBackcountry 3.0 Trekking PolesValhalla Pure Outfitters$119.95
Black DiamondAlpine Z-Pole BasketsValhalla Pure Outfitters$8.37$13.95−40%
Life Sports GearEasy Trail Trekking Poles - UnisexThe Last Hunt$31.79$59.99−47%
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Satellite messenger (inReach or similar)
RecommendedNo cell signal for most of it.
GarminInReach Cradle MountSAIL$19.99
inReachMessengerValhalla Pure Outfitters$439.99
SWARTZZl1500 Satellite CommunicatorSAIL$269.99
ZoleoZL1000 Satellite CommunicatorValhalla Pure Outfitters$209.00
GarminInReach Messenger PlusBushtukah$729.99
GarminInReach Messenger Plus Satellite CommunicatorSAIL$559.99
GarminInReach Messenger Satellite CommunicatorSAIL$439.99
GarminInReach Mini 2 Satellite CommunicatorSAIL$489.99
GarminInReach Mini 3Bushtukah$649.99
GarminInReach Mini 3 PlusBushtukah$699.99
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Tent or shelter
RecommendedOvernight on the trail.
Sleeping bag + pad rated for the season
RecommendedNights are cold in the mountains.
Stove, fuel, pot
RecommendedHot food and water.
Calories and food for this trip
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An estimate from the US Army's Load Carriage Decision Aid (Looney et al., 2022), on trail, with half the walking up and half down this trail's average grade, plus your resting burn for the rest of the day. Cold, snow, a fast pace or a heavier pack mean more.
Distance from Havasupai Tribe (Havasu Canyon)'s page (park page), checked October 25, 2026. Trails change: check the park's page and conditions before you go. The Gear Fox isn't affiliated with the park.
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Quick answers
What should I bring for Havasu Falls (Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village and back)?
The 10 essentials (navigation, headlamp + spare batteries, sun protection, first-aid kit (with blister care), knife or multi-tool + repair tape, fire, emergency shelter, extra food (a day's worth more than you plan), extra water + a way to treat it, extra layers), plus for this trail: hiking boots, wool hiking socks (+ a dry pair), overnight pack (35 l+), trekking poles, light sun shirt + wide-brim hat, 3–4 l of water capacity, satellite messenger (inreach or similar), tent or shelter, sleeping bag + pad rated for the season, stove, fuel, pot, permit or reservation.
Do I need a permit for Havasu Falls (Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village and back)?
Usually, yes: Havasupai Tribe (Havasu Canyon) manages permits or reservations for this area (dates, quotas or parking). Check its page for your dates before you go.
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