At the base of Mooney Falls, left to right: Frank Earnest, Dianne Ashby, Elaine Fagan, Rob Simms, Phil McNamee, Bertie Litchfield, Ken Wong, Marge Wong and Walt Shields; photo by Stewart Lasseter.
Ken Wong
Eighteen members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club participated in a Northern Arizona University program spanning five days (November 7 through 12) on the Hualapai and Havasupai Indian Reservations. Situated directly to the west of the Grand Canyon National Park central visitors area on the south rim of the canyon, this remote and beautiful area was the location for daily guided hikes which were embellished with evening programs on geology, ecology and culture to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
The longest hike was 8.5 miles from Hualapai Hilltop, trailhead for the Havasupai Trail, into the village of Supai where the group spent two nights. One of the highlights of the trip was hiking from Supai along Havasu Creek toward the Colorado River, where stops included Navajo (upper and lower), Havasu and Mooney Falls. The final hike was the return trip from Supai back to the trailhead at Hualapai Hilltop.