Because the trail provides spectacular views of the inner canyon, it's considered one of the park's most popular hikes. How to hike the Bright Angel Trail Though the walk down can be manageable ...

Hikers using Bright Angel Trail will not get any closer to Plateau Point than the Tonto Trail West junction, which intercepts the trail roughly 1.5 miles before the viewpoint itself, according to ...

The last day for most of the seasonal services will be Oct. 15. Authorities said the Bright Angel Point Trail on the North Rim leading to Bright Angel Point will be closed for the season’s ...

Plateau Point Trail, and Bright Angel Campground group sites. A PDF map of the closure areas is viewable here. The National Park Service has shared guidelines in efforts to keep hikers safe as the ...

Plateau Point Trail (Accessible via Bright Angel Trail, along the South Rim.) Plateau Point Trail is arguably the best day hike below the rim. The trail runs 12.2 miles round trip through the ...

between the Tonto Trail West junction to Plateau Point Bright Angel Campground large group sites. Hikers and trail users can use the Black Bridge though Sept. 30 to cross the Colorado River.