The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Arizona Who Loves Waterfall Hikes

Let's face it, by the end of monsoon season, some parts of Arizona are teeming with places that are ideal to get out and chase waterfalls. What follows is a handy list of the seven waterfalls that belong on the bucket list of any Arizonan who loves waterfall hikes. How many have you already hiked to, and which ones do you need to see?

1. Havasupai Falls

Perhaps we're just biased, but we believe this fantastic waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in the U.S. And the fact that obtaining a coveted permit to hike in to see it in person and sleep in the campground at the base is so hard to come by just makes it all the more desirable. Learn more in this previous article.

2. Fossil Creek

You won't hike for hours upon hours to reach the waterfalls, cascades, and blue lagoons found along Fossil Creek. It's a mere 1.2 miles to reach this unforgettable oasis. Get the deets in this previous article.

3. Beaver Falls

The magical cascading pools filled with turquoise water are an oasis everyone should swim in at least one in their lifetime. The eight-mile hike is also an experience you'll never forget. Grab all the details on the hike and see more photos in this full length, previously published article.

4. Sycamore Falls (a.k.a. Paradise Forks)

This seasonal waterfall may not be filled with yummy-looking turquoise water, but it's the surround that make this waterfall a must-see. Known among rock climbers as a beautiful spot for the sport, the top of the canyon, and visibility of the falls, can be seen from the trail leading through the Kaibib National Forest along the Sycamore Rim Trail. Learn more and see the amazing rock formations in this previously published Only In Arizona article.

5. Chocolate Falls

Although only filled with water during certain seasons — and only accessible via vehicle or on foot during certain seasons, Arizona's Chocolate Falls are a must-see. Read on to get all the details on when, where, and how to make it happen.

6. Tonto Natural Bridge

An easy trail over a series of boardwalks and several sets of stairs winds down and around to the base of a waterfall that sometimes trickles and sometimes pours over the top of the natural travertine bridge found within this park. Learn more in this previous article.

7 Mooney Falls

Perhaps one of the most challenging waterfalls to reach on foot, Mooney Falls requires some major technical hiking skills to reach this remote Arizona waterfall. We're talking ladders, chains, ropes... the whole nine yards. But the payoff at the end of the trail is out of this world. Get the scoop and see photos from the hike into Mooney Falls at this link.

As with any hike into the Arizona wilderness, please be prepared with plenty of water, food, and shelter from the sun. Most waterfall hikes in Arizona require some kind of hiking permit in order to access the roads leading to the trailhead or to access the trails themselves. Each of the articles' links provided above should have ample information regarding permits and the best seasons in which to attempt accessing the waterfalls on this bucket list.

Looking for more of the best hikes in Arizona? You'll love the easy hikes to these six natural arches in Arizona.

How many have you already seen in person? We'd love to know!