![Bright Angel Trail](photos-ba-u/S120_11266a.jpg)
Hiker starting up BA Trail from Havasupai Garden Camp (view S) |
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Hiker passing Havasupai Garden Ranger Station (view S) |
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Sign: please stay on the trail (view SW) ... |
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... then an unsigned use-trail to the Ranger Station. |
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Crossing Garden Wash (view S) |
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Garden Wash flash floods and leaves lots of rock (view SW) |
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Trail runs along Garden Wash (view SW) |
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The Trans-Canyon pipeline takes a shortcut across a side wash |
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Trail contours around sidewash, then pipe rejoins the trail (view W) |
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Trail contours into second, larger sidewash (view SE) |
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Trail climbs towards Redwall (view SW) |
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The Redwall looks imposing from afar (view SW) |
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The Redwall looks more imposing from up close (view SW) |
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First Redwall switchback (view SW) |
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Waiting at first Redwall switchback for pack train (view SW) |
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Pack train approaching (view SW) |
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Lots of gentle switchbacks (view NW) |
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Hiker finally at base of Redwall, proper (view SW) |
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Trail through the Redwall is not steep, but ... |
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... the Redwall certainly is! |
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Hikers at next-to-last Redwall switchback (view SW) |
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Hikers past last Redwall switchback; note resthouse above (view NE) |
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Hikers atop last Redwall switchback; note resthouse above (view NE) |
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Hikers at spur trail to 3-Mile Resthouse (view S) |
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Hiker at 3-Mile Resthouse (view NE) |
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3-Mile Resthouse (view NE) |
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3-Mile Resthouse and trail to restrooms (view NE) |
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Trails to 3-Mile Overlook and 3-Mile Restrooms (view NE) |
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Trail to 3-Mile Restrooms (view NE) |
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Approaching 3-Mile Overlook (view NE from restrooms) |
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3-Mile Overlook (view NE) |
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3-Mile Overlook (view NE) |
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3-Mile Overlook (view NE) |
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Returning to 3-Mile Resthouse (view SW) |
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Returning to Bright Angel Trail (view SW from 3-Mile Resthouse) |
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Continuing on Bright Angel Trail (view SW) |
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Starting into next set of switchbacks (view SW) |
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Lots of gentle switchbacks (view NE) |
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Lots of moss growing on shady rock wall (view SE) |
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More switchbacks (view NE) |
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More gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
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Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
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Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
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Approaching the next set of switchbacks (view W) |
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In the switchbacks (great view NE to North Rim) |
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More gentle switchbacks (view NE) |
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More gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
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More gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
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Pools of mule urine - a most disgusting experience (view SW) |
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Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
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In the distance: 2-Mile Switchback (view W) |
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Hiker crossing Bright Angel Wash and fault (view W |
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Hiker above 2-Mile Switchback (view NW) |
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Big grin: happy hiker above 2-Mile Switchback (view S) |
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Grand view down canyon and across to North Rim (view NE) |
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Contouring up and across the hillside (view SW) |
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Airy, but gentle, trail (view NE) |
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Woodrat who didn't make it; sad |
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Contouring across hillside; 1.5-Mile Resthouse in distance (view E) |
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Contouring up across hillside (view E) |
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Hiker approaching spur trail to 1.5 Mile Restrooms (view E) |
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Hiker at spur trail to 1.5 Mile Restrooms (view E) |
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Hiker approaching 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view SW) |
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Hiker at 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view SW) |
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1.5 Mile Water faucet; hiker at spur to Resthouse (view W) |
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1.5 Mile Emergency Phone and Resthouse (view SW) |
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Short spur to 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view S) |
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Directional signs at 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view S) |
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1.5 Mile Resthouse (view SE) |
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1.5 Mile Resthouse interior (view E) |
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1.5 Mile Resthouse interior (view NE to North Rim) |
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Hiker departing 1.5 Mile Resthouse (view NW) |
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Trail contours more steeply up and across hillside (view SW) |
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Trail contours more steeply up and across hillside (view SW) |
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Hiker approaching switchbacks below Coconino Sandstone Wall |
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Hiker starting into switchbacks below Coconino Sandstone Wall |
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Switchbacks below Coconino Sandstone Wall (view E) |
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Hiker approaching Coconino Sandstone Wall (view SE) |
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Hiker at Coconino Sandstone Wall (view SE) |
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Bobcat left a business card |
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Bobcat left a business card |
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Grand view along Coconino Sandstone Wall (view NE) |
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Gentle switchbacks (view SW) |
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Hiker switching back (view SW) |
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Grand view to the North Rim (view NE) |
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Hiker switching back (view SE) |
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Hiker at another steep spot (view SW) |
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Hiker resting above the steep spot (view SW) |
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Hiker at built-up trail along Coconino Sandstone Wall (view SW) |
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Steep hillsides make grand views to the North Rim (view NE) |
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Hiker on built-up trail approaching second tunnel (view NE) |
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Hiker entering second tunnel (view NE) |
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Second Tunnel (view NE) |
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Steep trail above the tunnel (view NE) |
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Steep trail with ice (view NE) |
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Steep trail (view NE) |
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Icicles at seep along the trail (don't expect potable water) |
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Longest steep section of trail (view SW) |
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Longest steep section of trail with ice (view SW) |
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Longest steep section of trail with ice (view SW) |
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Longest steep section of trail without ice (view SW) |
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Switchback above longest steep section of trail (view SW) |
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More gentle trail contours up and across hillside (view S) |
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More gentle trail contours up and across hillside (view SE) |
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Steeper trail contours up and across hillside with ice (view S) |
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Built-up trail contours gently across steep hillside (view SE) |
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Trail crosses a rocky point above grand scenery (view NE |
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Trail follows ledge through Kaibab Limestone (view E) |
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Fossils in the Kaibab Limestone (view S) |
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Moderately steep trail through Kaibab Limestone (view E) |
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More fossils in the Kaibab Limestone (view S) |
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Hikers approaching First Tunnel (view E) |
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First Tunnel (view E) |
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More gentle trail through Kaibab Limestone (view E) |
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Another grand point (view NE) |
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Last rest before hitting civilization (view NE) |
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Hiker at last switchback (view E below Kolb Studio) |
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Heading for the South Rim (view SW) |
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Hikers approaching Bright Angel Trailhead (view SW) |
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Hikers at Bright Angel Trailhead (view SW) |
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Selfie Bright Angel Trailhead (view SW) |
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Obligate post-backpack ice cream cone at Bright Angel Lodge |