At 200 feet, the tallest waterfall in Havasu Canyon — accessed via chains and ladders through a tunnel, requires the Havasupai Tribe's advance reservation.
Same Havasupai Tribe advance reservation/permit system as Havasu Falls (no walk-ups); reached via an additional descent past the campground using chains and ladders through a cliffside tunnel.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Official season February through November.
Mooney Falls is the tallest waterfall in Havasu Canyon at 200 feet, creating a dramatic plunge into the creek below. It is located approximately 12 miles from Supai Village, beyond the main Havasu Falls campground. To reach it, hikers must descend via chains and ladders bolted into a cliffside tunnel, a memorable but exposed scramble that adds technical difficulty to the route.
Like all waterfalls in Havasu Canyon, Mooney Falls is accessible only via the Havasupai Tribe’s advance reservation system. There are no day hikes and no walk-ups. The round-trip distance from the trailhead is approximately 22 miles, and the terrain is rated strenuous. The trail includes the exposed chain-and-ladder descent, which requires comfort with heights and careful foot placement. Swimming is permitted in the pool below the falls.
If you have a valid Havasu Canyon reservation and are based at the campground or lodge, Mooney Falls is typically a day trip from your accommodation. The official season runs February through November. Come prepared for steep, technical terrain and always test chains and anchors before committing your full weight to them.
February through November (official Havasupai season).
NOT wheelchair accessible.
You cannot secure a Havasupai Tribe advance reservation; you are uncomfortable with heights or exposed scrambling via chains and ladders.
Accessible from the same Havasu Falls reservation/camping base; also near Beaver Falls (3 miles further downstream).
Same Havasupai Tribe advance reservation/permit system as Havasu Falls (no walk-ups); reached via an additional descent past the campground using chains and ladders through a cliffside tunnel.
Via a 22-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.
We track 4 waterfalls in Havasu Canyon.
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Height and access details per visitarizona.com (Arizona Office of Tourism); permit system per havasupaireservations.com. Checked 2026-09-03.
Checked September 2026.