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Havasupai Hualapai Hilltop

From YouTube member oasisguides: Video taken just as we climbed up the canyon face back to our car. Lots of activity up here. Indians preparing mule trains, trucks dropping off provisions, feed. Helicopter, too, comes here to Hualapai Hilltop to drop off passengers.



The trail to Supai and Havasupai begins at Hualapai Hilltop, 191 miles/308 km from Grand Canyon Village or 66 miles/106 km from Peach Springs, Arizona. Peach Springs has the nearest services including: gas, food, and water. No services are available at Hualapai Hilltop.

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Where is Peach Springs?
Peach Springs, Arizona in located in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Nearby towns include: Kingman, Flagstaff, Bellemont, Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas.


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Havasupai Helicopter Rescue

On September 30, 2007 Erika from Phoenix, Arizona broke her right leg in 3 places down at Havasupai deep inside the Grand Canyon. This is dramatic footage of this dangerous rescue of an injured person.



The best way to reach Havasupai is from Highway 66, six miles east of Peach Springs, Arizona onto Indian Route 18, a 64 mile road to Hualapai Hilltop. From the Hilltop parking lot there is an eight mile trail down to Supai Village. This trail may be traveled either by foot or horse.

Peach Springs Arizona

Peach Springs, Arizona is a census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 600 at the 2000 census. Peach Springs serves as the administrative headquarters of the Hualapai (meaning People of the Tall Pine) people, and is located on the Hualapai Reservation.

Peach Springs is located at 35°32′4″N, 113°25′24″W (35.534457, -113.423353.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.8 km (6.9 mi), all land.

Route 66

Video going down Route 66 near Peach Springs.



Peach Springs has one lodge, the Hualapai Lodge, and a small grocery market, but no gas station. It is the nearest town to Hualapai Hilltop, which is the trailhead from which hikers descend the 8 mile (13 km), 3,000 vertical foot (900 metre) trail to the town of Supai, Arizona, from which the renowned Havasu Falls and three other waterfalls can be visited.

Peach Springs, Arizona served as inspiration for the fictional town Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie Cars. Source: Wikipedia

Grand Canyon Skywalk

This is a great video of the Grand Canyon Skywalk located near Peach Springs, Arizona.



Grand Canyon Skywalk

Grand Canyon Skywalk Hours - Winter hours of operation are 8 am to 4:30pm, as the daylight extends we will expand our hours. The summer hours effective May 1st will be 8 am to 6 pm

Private Vehicle Information at Grand Canyon West

No private vehicles are permitted within the Grand Canyon West area. A Hop on Hop off shuttle system operates through the view points through out the day.

Park and Ride options: There is a 14 mile unpaved portion of the road leading to Grand Canyon West for a nominal fee you can leave the driving to us! You can park at the Grand Canyon West Welcome center and go by motor coach into the Grand Canyon. Reservations are required (702) 260-6506.

Grand Canyon Skywalk Prices and Visitor Packages

Spirit Package -$49.95 per person

Hualapai Visitation Permit and Certificate
Photo Opportunities with Hualapai Members
Rim top narrated transfers
Eagle Point - Explore the Indian Village - View the Skywalk ($25 additional to walk on Skywalk) - Native American cultural performance
Guano Point -Panoramic Colorado River Viewpoint - Site of the Historical Guano Mine & Tram remnants - High Point Hike - Hualapai Market
The Hualapai Ranch - Cowboy games and demonstrations - Horse-drawn wagon ride - Petting zoo
Meal at destination of choice: - All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point or - All-you-can-eat Western Town Cowboy cooking.

Sky Package - $74.95 per person

Hualapai Visitation Permit and Certificate
Rim top narrated transfers
Photo Opportunities with Hualapai Members
Eagle Point - Explore the Indian Village - Walk on the Skywalk (included in package) - Native American cultural performance
Guano Point - Panoramic Colorado River viewpoint - Site of the Historical Guano Mine & Tram remnants - High point Hike - Hualapai Market
Hualapai Ranch - Cowboy games and demonstrations - Horse drawn wagon ride - Petting zoo -
Meal at destination of choice: All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point -or - All-you-can-eat Western Town Cowboy cooking
The Skywalk - Walk on the skywalk - The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West (Grand Canyon Skywalk exceeds 4,000 feet)

Explorer Package - $109.95 per person

Hualapai Visitation Permit and Certificate
Rim top narrated transfers
Photo Opportunities with Hualapai Members
Eagle Point - Explore the Indian Village - View the Skywalk ($25 additional to walk on Skywalk) - Native American cultural performance -
Guano Point - Panoramic Colorado River Viewpoint - Site of the Historical Mine & Tram remnants - High Point Hike - Hualapai market
Hualapai Ranch - Cowboy games and demonstrations - Horse drawn wagon ride - Petting zoo
Meal at destination of choice: All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point -OR -All-you-can-eat Western Town Cowboy cooking
Choice of one: Horseback ride to the canyon rim - OR - Off-road Hummer exploration

Journey Package - $199.00 per person

The Spirit Packages plus: Helicopter and Boat Tours
Helicopter tour through the canyon landing 4,000 feet below the rim on the banks of the Colorado River
Boat rides on the Colorado River between the rugged canyon walls.

Creation Package - $29.95 per person

Skywalk not available on this tour Choose one Point of Interest: Rim top narrated included.
Guano Point - Site of historical Guano Mine and Tram remnants.
All-you-can-eat Hualapai Buffet at Guano Point Or Hualapai Ranch - All-you-can-eat Cowboy cooking

Package options: available on most packages
* Skywalk Glass Bridge $25.00 - with any package Skywalk option not available on Creation Package.
* Horseback ride along the canyon rim traditional 30 min.$59 and extended 90 minute $79
* Hummer Off-Road Adventure original 30 min. $59 and extended 1 hour $89

Other Important Information:

All packages are subject to sales tax and fees, Grand Canyon west is owned and operated by the Haulapai Indian Tribe and reserves the right to deny entry. Tours and prices subject to change without notice.

Grand Canyon West Visitor Taxes

Please note: There is a fuel charge of $1.00 per person , 7 % tax on tours and 10% tax on rooms.
Source: destinationgrandcanyon.com

Important Grand Canyon Skywalk Visitor Information

Expect possible construction delays crossing Hoover Dam.
Be prepared for a 14 mile stretch of dirt road getting to the visitor center.
Avoid taking a vehicle that is low to the ground or has any loose parts on the road.
You cannot drive your own car past the visitor center.
Arrive early to beat the long lines of people waiting to buy tickets.
A bus will take you from the visitor center to the skywalk. The distance is about 3 miles.
Bring lots of water - at this time little or no water is available for tourist .
Be prepared for 30 minutes or longer waits to walk the skywalk.
No cameras, purses ect. are allowed on the skywalk. They must be checked in with security.
The skywalk is over a side canyon of the Grand Canyon - Main canyon and Colorado River is viewable in the distance.
It's a 1,200 foot drop from the Grand Canyon Skywalk to the ground below. Source: Mike Di Paola Bloomberg.com
Buses may run infrequently. Be prepared for waits and long lines for buses.
Bring lots of sunscreen.
Bring hand sanitizers and (wipes or toilet paper) for after restrooms use and for use before eating and the long drive to and from the attraction. Online reviews are reporting nowhere to wash your hands after portable toilet use.
A photographer will take a picture of your group on the skywalk (a fee is charge for Grand Canyon Skywalk pictures).
Danger - There are no railings or other barriers on the canyon edge.
Source: Visitor Comments from tripadvisor.com and some of my own suggestions.

Grand Canyon Skywalk Directions

Flagstaff, Arizona Total Miles: 216 West on I-40 to Kingman, AZ 146 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 3 hours 50 minutes

Hualapai Lodge, AZ See Directions from Peach Springs, AZ Via Freeway and Via Tribal Roads

Kingman, Arizona Total Miles: 70 North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 1hr 40 minutes

Lake Havasu, Arizona ` Total Miles: 128 North on US 95 19 miles East on I-40 39 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Peach Springs, Arizona Via Freeway Total Miles: 121 West on US 66 47 miles West on I-40 to Kingman 4 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Peach Springs, Arizona Via tribal Roads Total Miles: 49 From Route 66 turn right on Antares Rd. 25 miles Right turn on Pierce Ferry Road 3 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours

Phoenix, Arizona Total Miles: 253 West on Grand Avenue (turns into US-60) 40 miles West on US 60 12 miles North on US 93 108 miles West on I-40 towards Kingman 23 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Scottsdale, Arizona Total Miles: 273 North on AZ 101 Loop 39 miles West on US 60 33 miles North on US 93 108 miles West on I-40 towards Kingman 23 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

Sedona, Arizona Total Miles: 249 North on AZ-89 29 miles North on I-17 3 miles West on I-40 toward Williams/ Los Angeles 147 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

South Rim Grand Canyon Visitors Center Total Miles: 242 South on AZ-64 56 miles West on I-40 to Kingman 116 miles North on Stockton Hill Road 42 miles Right turn (North) on to Pierce Ferry Road 7 miles Right turn (East) on to Diamond Bar Road 21 miles ** Diamond Bar Road will end at the only entrance to Grand Canyon West, which is the Grand Canyon West Airport. Parking is free. * Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 35 minutes

Source: destinationgrandcanyon.com