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Fiftyfoot Falls
In short
The first large waterfall in Havasu Canyon is Fiftyfoot Fall. This picturesque waterfall is some 15 m high.
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In detail
More detailed description of the geological history of waterfalls in Havasu Canyon is provided in the article about Havasu Falls.
Between Supai village and the Colorado River in Havasu Canyon are five-six larger waterfalls and countless smaller travertine terraces. The main waterfalls (starting from Supai) are:
- Fiftyfoot Falls
- Navajo Falls (Lower Navajo Falls)
- Havasu Falls
- Mooney Falls
- Beaver Falls
The Fiftyfoot Falls is a beautiful, somewhat lesser-known attraction. It falls into a large and deep pool – the sight of the unbelievably blue pool and the numerous veils of the waterfall is unforgettable.
Waterfall is adorned by travertine formations – a kind of stone icicles.
The powerful flash floods in Havasu Canyon have transformed Fiftyfoot Falls several times: falls were eroded in the late 1930ies (in fact, completely destroyed), then again in August 1955.
Frequently the Fiftyfoot Falls, Upper Navajo Falls (a smaller step in the stream between Fiftyfoot and Navajo Falls), and Navajo Falls are confused, the images of the falls often are misnamed.
Well, sooner or later next flash flood will come and change everything again. 🙂
References
- Theodore S. Melis, William M. Phillips, Robert H. Webb, and Donald J. Bills. When the Blue-Green Waters Turn Red. Historical Flooding in Havasu Creek, Arizona, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Water-Resources Investigations Report 96—4059. 1996. Accessed on January 4, 2023.
Linked articles
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Waterfalls
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Recommended books
Arizona State Parks: A Guide to Amazing Places in the Grand Canyon State
Home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Arizona is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts–the desert landscape is brimming with opportunities for exploration and adventure. In this guide we join travel writer Roger Naylor as he takes us through the state parks of this amazing region. The parks featured throughout this book offer some of the best hiking, camping, fishing, boating, stargazing, and wildlife watching in the state.
Exploring Havasupai: A Guide to the Heart of the Grand Canyon
Deep in the Grand Canyon lies a place of unmatched beauty―a place where blue-green water cascades over fern-clad cliffs into travertine pools, where great blue heron skim canyon streams, and where giant cottonwoods and graceful willows thrive in the shade of majestic sandstone cliffs. Havasupai is a paradise enveloped in one of the earth’s most rugged and parched landscapes.