Trail: Bright Angel
National Park: Grand Canyon National Park
Miles: 7.8 miles
Desc: The Bright Angel Trail was originally an Indian trail used by the Havasupai Indians to commute between the rim and Indian Garden. The trail was improved by prospectors in the late 1800’s. One of the miners, Ralph Cameron, realizing that the tourist trade was more profitable than the mining trade, brought out his partners and took control of the trail. He extended the trail from Indian Garden to the river and began to charge a toll of $1 for its use. The tourist with a free access path to the river. In 1928, after a long owenership battle with the Mr. Cameron, ownership of the Bright Angel Trail was finally transerred to the National Park Service.
Elevations: Rim - 6860’ Colorado River - 2400’