Bright Angel Campground - Grand Canyon Trust
Bright Angel Campground is at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, so accessing the campground requires descending more than 5,000 feet via one of the park’s three corridor trails. Choose between the North Kaibab Trail, which begins on the North Rim, or the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trails on the South Rim. $25 donation: a Grand Canyon map, The ...
Havasupai Gardens| Grand Canyon | Grand Canyon Trust
Description. Over 3,000 vertical feet below the south rim of the Grand Canyon, a green ribbon of cottonwood trees marks Havasupai Gardens, a lush oasis with flowing water and shade. Native Americans lived and farmed here for thousands of years before Grand Canyon National Park was created. Known to the Supai people as Ha'Gyoh, Havasupai Gardens ...
Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
The Bright Angel trailhead is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim just west of the Bright Angel Lodge near the beginning of the West Rim road shuttle stop. Explore the Grand Canyon on foot by hiking down the Bright Angel Trail, the park's most well-trodden trail.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument - Grand Canyon Trust
This 280,000-acre monument bumps up against the Utah/Arizona border, where the wooded Paria Plateau stretches south, dropping 3,000 feet at the monument’s namesake—the Vermilion Cliffs. Paria Canyon, a slot canyon along the Paria River, cuts across the northeast corner of the monument and offers an immersive wilderness experience.
Rim Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
The Rim Trail stretches for over 13 miles along the rim of the Grand Canyon. With 14 shuttle stops spread out along its course, you have options abound. Hike part of it, or hike all of it. Distances between shuttle stops range from 0.3 to 1.8 miles. When your feet get tired, simply hop on a shuttle bus and ride back to Grand Canyon village.
Hiking the Grand Canyon
Experience the Grand Canyon on footGrand Canyon National Park tops bucket lists across the world. Whether you catch a sunrise from the rim, hike into its depths, or sleep beneath a ribbon of stars, the Grand Canyon invites us to learn, share, and recharge. Find out how to make the most of your trip to Grand Canyon National Park, and join us …
Grand Canyon Conservation | Grand Canyon Trust
Protecting the Grand Canyon, now and into the futureThe Grand Canyon tops bucket lists across the world, and yet, it faces threats from every direction. Uranium mining risks contamination of precious water sources, and proposed developments threaten the natural, cultural, and scenic values of the canyon.We address these issues head-on, protecting the Grand Canyon — the heart of the Colorado ...
South Kaibab Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
This recognizable layer in the Grand Canyon parallels both sides of the river, though 1,500 feet above it, and creates a relatively flat route for hikers to access the inner canyon. At around 4 miles, the South Kaibab trail intersects the West and East Tonto trails at what is called the Tipoff. Pit toilets and an emergency phone are available here.
Pando Aspen Grove Recovering, Partially | Grand Canyon Trust
Scientists say that Pando is the largest known aspen grove in the world, including approximately 47,000 stems. As old trees die, new shoots pop up and grow tall — at least that’s how it should work. But in the Pando, cattle and deer have been eating down the new sprouts for decades, leading to a gradual and steady decline of the clone.
White House Ruin - Grand Canyon Trust
Directions. From the park visitor center, drive 5 miles on the South Rim road and turn left on the paved road to White House Overlook. Drive 0.75 mile to the overlook parking lot. The trail begins on the path to the overlook. $25 donation: a Grand Canyon map, The Advocate magazine subscription, bookmark, and sticker.