Wander the West: Bright Angel Trail

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Area: Grand Canyon National Park   

State: Arizona    Elevation: 4,124 ft

Lat: 36.0691495*   Long: -112.1329471*

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What's Near Bright Angel Trail?
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Getting There

Located on the South Rim, the Bright Angel Trail begins just west of Bright Angel Lodge. Follow path along rim, trail starts by mule corral.

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Bright Angel Trail

    Bright Angel Trail between South Rim and Indian Gardens - Grand Canyon National Park - Photo by ski3pin

Member Comments

ski3pin Icon

22 March 2010 - 11:22 PM
The Bright Angel Trail is the classic drop from the South Rim down to the Colorado River passing by Indian Gardens on the way. You can continue up the to the North Rim and do a complete rim to rim trek. This trail is one of the busiest in Grand Canyon and the main route for mule trips.

Stew Icon

24 March 2010 - 12:12 AM
The Bright Angel Trail above Indian Garden is very busy. Nevertheless, the tap water provided at the four rest stations make this the safest way to ascend the often hot 4500 ft from Colorado River.

It is best not to attempt hiking all the way down and back up in the same day.
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