Like a beaver building a dam with sticks carefully collected from the ground, Beaver Falls is the product of chipped travertine molded by the expert hands of rushing water. The waters of Havasu Creek depart from the glacial tops of Havasu canyon and wind their way down gorges to hit Havasu springs. It is here that they gather their implements from the underground heated springs, the varied minerals turning the waters an ethereal turquoise shade. Heated by the springs, they run over the travertine slopes to cut away bits and pieces till a four-tiered water-fall is formed over a height of 50ft.

To uncover this gem, walk along Havasu Creek, following its banks downstream. Wade through knee deep water across 4 creek crossings. You’ll likely pass by 4 other waterfalls but keep to the trail and you’ll reach Beaver Falls at long last. Up ladders, inching past narrow ledges and clambering through rough and rocky terrain; effort must be spent till the treasure reaches your hands. But at the end of the climb, you’ll come face to face with a waterfall touched by magic.