Havasu Creek is the second largest source of water for the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.The area where Havasu Creek drains is about 3,000 square miles (7,800 km2) big. It is made up of the town of Williams in Arizona and the village of Grand Canyon Village.

 

 

 

 

The Little Colorado River is the biggest stream in Grand Canyon National Park. Havasu Creek is the second largest stream. In the summer, the water is in the low 70s, but in the winter, it is in the 50s.

“Why is the water in Havasu Creek so blue?” is a question that gets asked a lot. The color is even brighter because it stands out against the dry landscape around it. In essence, the rock structures take magnesium and calcium out of the water and put them back in. As a result, calcium carbonate is made. Minerals in the water reflect light, giving the water its bright blue color. In the Little Colorado River, the same thing takes place.

As a side note, when water on the top evaporates, it leaves behind travertine, which is also made of calcium carbonate. The pools and waterfalls along Havasu Creek are made of limestone and have interesting shapes. At UC Davis, you can find a great paper about how the Havasu water color was made.

This place is well-known for its stunning views and amazing things to do. Even though nothing on the Internet can fully show how beautiful and unpredictable the Grand Canyon is.

Even though this is one of the most exciting places to visit, make sure you bring all the safety gear you need, as parts of this trip could be very dangerous. Also, make sure you have a pass and are allowed to SUP where you want to go. If you don’t, you could get in trouble. If you don’t have your own board, you can rent one from one of a few places nearby, so don’t give up before you even start.