The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls
Havasu Falls
Havasupai, Arizona, United States
Top 10No. 1 in North AmericaNo. 1 in the United States
A 90 to 100 foot drop over red cliffs sends blue-green water into a series of plunge pools in the Grand Canyon. Reaching it takes an 8 to 10 mile hike, or a helicopter or mule, with reservations.
Highlights
- 90 to 100 foot drop
- Blue-green water over travertine dams
- Series of plunge pools
Good to know
- Reservations needed, sell out quickly
- Hike of about 8 to 10 miles
- Sturdy water shoes for rough surface
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Tiered waterfall