American Hiking Trails for Veterans

Bright Angel — Grand Canyon, Arizona

Where the Ruckel Ridge is surrounded by lush, verdant vegetation, the Bright Angel — Grand Canyon hiking loop is surrounded by a much more desert-like landscape. Located on the Grand Canyon's southern rim in Arizona, this is one of the park's most popular trails thanks to its convenient access below the rim and dramatic views of down and inside the canyon walls.However, similar to the Ruckel Ridge trail, the Bright Angel hike is not for first-timers. The complete trail circles around for a distance of 15.6 miles which takes the average hiker two to three days. Of course, hikers don't have to dedicate themselves to an overnight hiking expedition. Instead, many look at maps in advance to determine the appropriate rest and turnaround spots.

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