I had one more day in camp but decided to leave a day early because of an incoming storm. My biggest concern was the dry washes becoming impassable during monsoon flooding. Hiking in the rain generally isn’t ideal for me, so it was another alpine start the morning before. Woke up at 3AM, broke down camp, and left campground at 3:30AM. The night sky wasn’t quite so dark this time around thanks to the full moon.
Four and a half hours later I was back up at hilltop. Hiking down actually took me 5 hours to complete, but I had also made frequent stops for photos.
After this experience, I will say Havasupai Falls trail is the perfect opportunity for female solo backpackers. It’s remote, but you’re never truly alone. There are a hundred people spread along the entire trail – hiking in and out, and camping along a mile stretch of campground. I’m already thinking about going again next year, and if Joe still can’t make it then it’ll be another solo trip for me.
FIRE'd @ 47 