Getting Here to Havasu Falls, Arizona
Road, trail and seasonal notes for the approach to Supai Village
Routes and distances
The approach to Supai Village has a road section and a trail section. Indian Road 18 begins at the Route 66 turnoff, and the hike begins at Hualapai Hilltop. The table gives each measured segment, and the chart repeats the same figures in miles.
| Segment | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Route 66 turnoff to Hualapai Hilltop trailhead | 60 miles | Indian Road 18 |
| Peach Springs to Hualapai Hilltop | About 70 miles (110 km) | Paved BIA Road 18 |
| Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village | 8 miles | Trail hike |
| Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn to the Indian Road 18 turnoff | About 5 miles | The inn sits at Mile Marker 115 on Route 66 |
| Round trip drive down Indian Road 18 | Approximately 200 miles | Electric vehicles not recommended |
| Drive on Indian Road 18 to the trailhead | At least 1.5 hours of planning | The road is paved |
- 8 milesHike, Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village
- Approximately 200 milesRound trip drive on Indian Road 18
- $455 per person for 3 nights2026 campground permit
| Item | Value (miles) |
|---|---|
| Route 66 turnoff to Hualapai Hilltop | 60 |
| Peach Springs to Hualapai Hilltop | 70 |
| Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village | 8 |
| Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn to Indian Road 18 turnoff | 5 |
| Round trip drive down Indian Road 18 | 200 |
Driving the road to the trailhead
Indian Road 18 runs about 60 miles from the Route 66 turnoff to the Hualapai Hilltop trailhead. The paved BIA Road 18 covers about 70 miles (110 km) from Peach Springs to the Hilltop. The tribe advises planning at least 1.5 hours for the road to the trailhead, which is paved.
Fuel and charging on the approach
The closest gas stations are about 70 to 90 miles from the trailhead, in Peach Springs and Seligman. Those fuel distances are measured from the trailhead. Peach Springs is also the town the paved BIA Road 18 runs from, over about 70 miles (110 km) to Hualapai Hilltop, and the closest electric vehicle charging station is in Kingman, Arizona.
| Service | Location | Distance from the trailhead |
|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | Peach Springs and Seligman | About 70 to 90 miles |
| Electric vehicle charging | Kingman, Arizona | Not given |
Parking and the trailhead hotel
Parking at Hualapai Hilltop is limited, and overflow parking runs along the access road. Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn is listed as the recommended hotel nearest the trailhead. The inn sits at Mile Marker 115 on Route 66, and the turnoff from Route 66 onto Indian Road 18 is about 5 miles west of it. From that turnoff, Indian Road 18 runs about 60 miles to Hualapai Hilltop, which is the trailhead for the 8-mile hike to Supai Village.
Reaching Supai Village
Supai is reachable only by helicopter, on foot or by mule. The on-foot route begins at Hualapai Hilltop, the trailhead, and reaches Supai Village after 8 miles of trail.
- The on-foot route from the Hilltop to Supai Village covers 8 miles.
- The trail is steep, rocky and remote, with no wheelchair-accessible paths.
- Campers on the 2026 permit pay $455 each for 3 nights.
Seasons, floods and road timing
The tribe says cooler months are the time for hiking and exploring, and warmer months suit time in the water. The guidance is to plan hikes in and out for early morning, when it is cooler. During peak season, temperatures in Supai Village can drop to lows in the 50s Fahrenheit.
- The entrance permit rules say the monsoon season runs from June to September, and floods can happen at any time of year.
- Flash flooding in July 2018 led to the helicopter evacuation of 200 visitors.
- Tourists were evacuated from Supai on August 17 and 18, 2008, during flooding of Havasu Creek.
Questions about the approach
How far is the hike from Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village?
The hike from Hualapai Hilltop to Supai Village is 8 miles.
How can Supai be reached?
Supai is reachable only by helicopter, on foot or by mule.
How much time is advised for the drive on Indian Road 18?
The tribe advises planning at least 1.5 hours for the road to the trailhead, which is paved.
Where is the closest electric vehicle charging station?
The closest electric vehicle charging station is in Kingman, Arizona.
How much is the campground permit for 2026?
Each person pays $455 for a 2026 campground permit, which covers 3 nights.
When does the monsoon season run?
The entrance permit rules say the monsoon season runs from June to September, and floods can happen at any time of year.
Is the trail wheelchair accessible?
The trail has no wheelchair-accessible paths, and it is steep, rocky and remote.
Is parking available at Hualapai Hilltop?
Parking at Hualapai Hilltop is limited, with overflow parking along the access road.