Bright Angel Trail is one of the most popular trails at Grand Canyon National Park. It is well maintained and has water stations and covered rest houses along its path. But until recently, the trailhead itself was mostly neglected. It was difficult to find, only had temporary restroom facilities, and had no comfortable place for people to sit and enjoy the view or prepare for hikes.
Grand Canyon Conservancy supporters contributed funds to restore the plaza and add visitor amenities. The trailhead now features:
Location: The Bright Angel trailhead is located in the South Rim Historic District, just west of Bright Angel Lodge.
$827,000contributed by 460 supporters |
6,350new landscaped plants |
90new paved parking places |
100age of trailhead before restoration |
5/8/13new trailhead opened |
Special projects and improvements like this at Grand Canyon National Park are only possible because of the generous support from people like you.
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