Bright Angel Trail - Most Popular Grand Canyon Hike
Most Traveled - Bright Angel Trail
Only about 1% of people visiting Grand Canyon National Park venture below the rim. Most of those do it via the beautiful Bright Angel Trail. If you are looking for an opportunity to become one of those 1% and dive into the Canyon, but want some key features like water, rangers and smooth terrain then hit this main Corridor trail!
Beginning with the recently constructed new trailhead, featuring interpretive signs, bathrooms and viewpoints, the trail quickly drops you down along the Bright Angel fault line and into the ancient coral reefs of the Kaibab Limestone! It will be hard to remember that what goes down must come up as you soon get views of Indian Garden campground and Plateau Point. This route follows an ancient trail and if you keep your eyes peeled near the first tunnel, you will see the evidence of past cultures passing through. You will also want to keep your ears open in order to hear the mosaic of languages commonly found up and down this popular trail. Practice some German or Japanese phrases and you might be the hit of the trip! The Bright Angel is pleasant during any but the mid-day hours of summer as there is usually plenty of shade to be found and each mile and a half presents water and shaded rest houses.
- Getting there: The trailhead for the Bright Angel is found on the west end of The Village. It is hard to miss with the new signs, restrooms and beautiful rockwork
- The Hike: wander down to the 1.5 or 3 mile Resthouses or for the more adventurous (and desert adapted) reach Indian Garden at 4.8 miles
- Elevation loss/gain: 1100 feet to 1.5 mile Resthouse; 2100 to 3.0 mile Resthouse; 3000 to Indian Garden
- Camping: None along the trail
- Water: From spring to fall water can be found at each resthouse and Indian Garden. **Check in with the Park Service for pipe breaks or freezing conditions that may have the water turned off!**
Grand Canyon Expeditions
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The Grand Canyon is one of the wonders of the world, and what better way to see it than from its heart, on a Colorado river rafting trip? This unique trip down the Grand Canyon ranges from running world-class rapids to hiking and swimming in the side canyons to investigating the remains left by the first inhabitants of the Grand Canyon. Let our experienced guides show you the wonders of the Grand Canyon. This is not a tour of the Grand Canyon, it's an adventure!
Professionally Guided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions offers rowing, paddle, motor, kayak support, and hybrid all-inclusive rafting trips. We offer a variety of trip lengths and options. We specialize in taking our clients to the best spots in the Grand Canyon. We pride ourselves in having friendly experi
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Colorado River & Trail Expeditions offers rowing, paddle, motor, kayak support, and hybrid all-inclusive rafting trips. We offer a variety of trip lengths and options. We specialize in taking our clients to the best spots in the Grand Canyon. We pride ourselves in having friendly experienced guides, serving great food, and supplying our customers with the most modern equipment and gear. In addition we are a member of various environmental groups and do our best to take care of the Grand Canyon and our Earth.
Meals Included | Professionally Guided | Shuttle Services Provided | Multi-Day Tours | Leaves from Las Vegas | Additional Tour Options Available | Motorized-Oar-Paddle-Options | Family Business
Western River Expeditions
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Professionally Guided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Wildland Trekking
Join The Wildland Trekking Co. on an epic journey to the Grand Canyon! Services include 1 to 8 day hiking adventures, tasty backcountry cuisine, and quality gear served up by America's most experienced and knowledgeable Grand Canyon guides. 25+ years experience in adventure travel.
Family-Friendly | Professionally Guided | Shuttle Services Provided | Gear Rental Available or Provided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Canyoneers
The ultimate getaway! Spectacular scenery, great side canyon hikes, ancient Indian ruins, splendid waterfalls, gourmet meals, and top notch guides. Come experience the adventure, the challenge, the serenity, the wildlife, the fun and exhilaration, and come away feeling on top of the world
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The ultimate getaway! Spectacular scenery, great side canyon hikes, ancient Indian ruins, splendid waterfalls, gourmet meals, and top notch guides. Come experience the adventure, the challenge, the serenity, the wildlife, the fun and exhilaration, and come away feeling on top of the world! Whether motorized pontoon or smaller rowing boats, Canyoneers does it best! This year, be a Canyoneer. We are a licensed concessionaire of the National Park Service.
Professionally Guided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Four Seasons Guides
Since 1999, offering guided hiking & backpacking tours in Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Utah. Choose from day tours to multi-day adventures. All-inclusive tours led by career professional guides with decades of backcountry experience.
Meals Included | Professionally Guided | Family-Friendly | Multi-Day Tours | Gear Rental Available or Provided
Red Rock Treks Sedona Hiking & Tours
Journey with us to the most unforgettably beautiful landscapes in all of Arizona. Red Rock Treks offers private hiking, scenic, and vortex tours in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Antelope Canyon. Immerse yourself in the Southwest’s most amazing areas. Visit a slot canyon with a seasone
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Journey with us to the most unforgettably beautiful landscapes in all of Arizona. Red Rock Treks offers private hiking, scenic, and vortex tours in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Antelope Canyon. Immerse yourself in the Southwest’s most amazing areas. Visit a slot canyon with a seasoned Navajo guide, hike into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, or treat yourself to remote vortex areas surrounded by stunning red rock views. Whether your schedule allows a short morning tour or an all-day trek, we have you covered. Our expert guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and guarantee a day to remember.
We offer treks for all ages, levels, and abilities and gear each tour to your own fitness and comfort levels. Please visit our website for more detailed information and if you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and we will be happy to possibly create a custom tour just for you. We take pride in offering truly unique outdoor adventures with an unsurpassed level of service.
Amenities: Reservations required,
Professionally guided.
Food/Beverage/Entrance fees included,
Custom options available,
Pick up from your Sedona resort
Family-Friendly | Additional Tour Options Available
Grand Canyon Expeditions
Professionally Guided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
Meals Included | Professionally Guided | Shuttle Services Provided | Multi-Day Tours | Leaves from Las Vegas | Additional Tour Options Available | Motorized-Oar-Paddle-Options | Family Business
Western River Expeditions
Professionally Guided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Wildland Trekking
Family-Friendly | Professionally Guided | Shuttle Services Provided | Gear Rental Available or Provided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Canyoneers
Professionally Guided | Meals Included | Multi-Day Tours
Four Seasons Guides
Meals Included | Professionally Guided | Family-Friendly | Multi-Day Tours | Gear Rental Available or Provided
Red Rock Treks Sedona Hiking & Tours
Journey with us to the most unforgettably beautiful landscapes in all of Arizona. Red Rock Treks offers private hiking, scenic, and vortex tours in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Antelope Canyon. Immerse yourself in the Southwest’s most amazing areas. Visit a slot canyon with a seasone … More
Journey with us to the most unforgettably beautiful landscapes in all of Arizona. Red Rock Treks offers private hiking, scenic, and vortex tours in Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Antelope Canyon. Immerse yourself in the Southwest’s most amazing areas. Visit a slot canyon with a seasoned Navajo guide, hike into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, or treat yourself to remote vortex areas surrounded by stunning red rock views. Whether your schedule allows a short morning tour or an all-day trek, we have you covered. Our expert guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and guarantee a day to remember.
We offer treks for all ages, levels, and abilities and gear each tour to your own fitness and comfort levels. Please visit our website for more detailed information and if you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and we will be happy to possibly create a custom tour just for you. We take pride in offering truly unique outdoor adventures with an unsurpassed level of service.
Amenities: Reservations required, Professionally guided. Food/Beverage/Entrance fees included, Custom options available, Pick up from your Sedona resortFamily-Friendly | Additional Tour Options Available
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