The Grand Canyon from Bright Angel

Hiking Bright Angel

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May 28th 2006
From the trailhead to the Colorado River the Bright Angel Trail drops 4460’ over 7.7 miles. The trail was rutty, hot, and dusty. Frequent water breaks are required, so we filled our water bottles every chance we got. We also took along some electrolyte powder to add to our water along the way. One of the most notable rest stops is Indian Garden, located 4.6 miles from the trailhead. It is ... read more

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more