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Bright Angel Trailhead

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Bright Angel Trailhead

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Bright Angel Trailhead

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Location: Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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1. 1.5 Mile Resthouse via Bright Angel Trail – Grand Canyon National Park

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2. 3 Mile Rest House via Bright Angel Trail — Grand Canyon National Park

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3. Visitor Center & Mather Point to Bright Angel Trailhead via Rim Trail — Grand Canyon National Park

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Caro "Bandit"

March 27, 2018

One of the two corridor trails in Grand Canyon with stunning views into the canyon itself. You just have to go some miles... but not too far, since you have to walk up all the way back. If you are an experienced and ambitious hiker, you can do a multiday hike into the canyon from Bright Angel Trailhead. Moreover this is the end of a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim backpacking adventure. Note that you will need to have a backcountry permit! Permits for the so-called corridor trails are very popular, so make sure you apply four month prior to your trip. You can find more information visiting: nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm

Bus shuttle will get you to and from the trailhead into Grand Canyon Village with connections to Tusayan and the backcountry office, where you can park you car for a backcountry adventure.

Caro "Bandit"

May 20, 2018

Take enough water with you! We recommend 4 liters per person for a day tour. The temperatures at the starting point can be deceptive because they are much cooler than the inside of the canyon. And keep in mind: everything you walk down has to go up again.

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Stephan

December 5, 2017

Here begins the Bright Angel Trail, which leads from the rim at Grand Canyon Village down to the Colorado River. Worthwhile stops are Indian Garden and Plateau Point, which are also possible as a day trip.

Tour planning information can be found here from the National Park Service: nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/BrightAngelTrail.pdf

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Elevation 2,080 m

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Location: Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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