Bright Angel Trail to Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse

Een korte maar steile kennismaking met de inner canyon via de Bright Angel Trail. De afdaling bereikt de Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse; de terugweg klimt…

Route overview

Een korte maar steile kennismaking met de inner canyon via de Bright Angel Trail. De afdaling bereikt de Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse; de terugweg klimt volledig terug naar de South Rim.

Trail facts

Country
United States
Region
Arizona
Distance
5.2 km
Typical duration
Approximately 1.3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation gain
Not officially published
Best season
Check current official conditions
Trail type
Out and back

Route finding

Waymarking
Exact reviewed route line is pending; use the official source for current route details.
Navigation difficulty
Route line pending

Safety context

Begin vroeg, doseer de afdaling en reserveer voldoende energie en water voor de zwaardere terugklim. Seizoenswater kan uitvallen door leidingbreuken; winterijs komt voor. NPS waarschuwt dat een rim-to-river-and-back dagtocht, vooral van mei tot september, levensgevaarlijk kan zijn.

Highlights

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