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

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

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

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5.76km

310m

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Alongside the South Kaibab Trail, the Bright Angel Trail is one of the so-called corridor trails - both lead over the Colorado River and thus to the north side of the Grand Canyon. On this hike, however, you only go down a short distance, namely to the 1.5 Mile Resthouse.…

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Last updated: December 16, 2024

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Bright Angel Trailhead

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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 …

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Tunnel on the Bright Angel Trail

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This is a cool tunnel cut through the rock of one of the canyon's ridges that you get to walk through while hiking the Bright Angel Trail. Once you pass …

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1.75 km

Bright Angel Viewpoint

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This is where the Bright Angel Trail's switchbacks begin—a strategic spot offering stunning views of the canyon and its towering walls surrounding the trail. From here, you can choose between …

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2.86 km

1.5-Mile Resthouse

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This is the first rest house (toilets) if you hike down from the South Rim. There are rest houses at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and at Indian Garden with potable …

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5.76 km

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5.09 km

348 m

278 m

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5.09 km

503 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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September 12, 2023,🇺🇲 Grand Canyon South Rim: Bright Angel Trail

I only hiked the Bright Angel Trail from the South Rim down and back for one day. I found it very impressive and can recommend it. Many people do it on horseback or on foot and this part is therefore very crowded. Unfortunately I didn't have time and couldn't go deeper into the Grand Canyon because I had a timed …

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September 4, 2025,Arizona: Bright Angel Trail und View Point 🇺🇸

This year's vacation was more of a road trip along part of Route 66, but still allowed time for some hikes on marked trails.

My first hike in the USA begins in Grand Canyon Village, which is one of the census-designated places in Coconino County. These are politically dependent areas that can be distinguished from their surroundings based on demographic …

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September 10, 2023,🇺🇲 Bright Angel Trail, Etappe 1 bis zum 1,5 mile stop

The Bright Angel Trail, a must-do in the Grand Canyon. We walked the first stage and it was a real experience to hike directly between the majestic rock walls and to capture the enormous dimensions of them from below. The hiking trail with its changing sandy soil from brown to rusty red, the shared experience with many other hikers of …

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October 9, 2024

Alongside the South Kaibab Trail, the Bright Angel Trail is one of the so-called corridor trails - both lead over the Colorado River and thus to the north side of the Grand Canyon. On this hike, however, you only go down a short distance, namely to the 1.5 Mile Resthouse. Over almost six kilometers

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November 3, 2024

I hiked the Bright Angel Trail to Havasupai Garden. In 1993 it was still called Indian Garden. It was one of my greatest hiking experiences 🥰

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Bright Angel Viewpoint

1.5-Mile Resthouse

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