Protecting the Grand Canyonlands - Environmental Conservation
WEBSafeguarding the wonders of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau, while supporting the rights of its Native peoples. Native America. Tribes creating a shared conservation agenda. Grand Canyon. Safeguarding the Grand Canyon region. Monuments. Protecting our national monuments. Energy. Building a sustainable energy future.
Restored Grand Staircase-Escalante Map | Grand Canyon Trust
WEBOct 8, 2021 · National monuments, Maps | October 8, 2021. On October 8, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation restoring Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to the boundaries that were in place on January 20, 2017, a total protected area of 1.87 million acres. Download your PDF of the map ›. Maps and graphs may be …
Tonto Trail: Bright Angel to Hermit - Grand Canyon Trust
WEBSince the Tonto Trail starts 3,000 feet below the rim, driving to the start of the trail is not an option. You must get there by foot. See the Bright Angel and Hermit trail descriptions for access information to this section of the Tonto Trail. Take a bite out of the 95-mile Tonto Trail in Grand Canyon National Park on this 13-mile section.
Bright Angel Campground - Grand Canyon Trust
WEBBright Angel Campground is at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, so accessing the campground requires descending more than 5,000 feet via one of the park’s three corridor trails. Choose between the North Kaibab Trail, which begins on the North Rim, or the Bright Angel or South Kaibab trails on the South Rim. Join the Grand Canyon Trust today to ...
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
WEBVisiting the monument. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is exceptional in both size and terrain. At 1.9 million acres, it’s the largest national monument in the contiguous United States and the first to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Since Scenic Byway 12 cuts through the heart of the monument, many tourists pass ...
Havasupai Gardens| Grand Canyon | Grand Canyon Trust
WEBDescription. Over 3,000 vertical feet below the south rim of the Grand Canyon, a green ribbon of cottonwood trees marks Havasupai Gardens, a lush oasis with flowing water and shade. Native Americans lived and farmed here for thousands of years before Grand Canyon National Park was created. Known to the …
Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
WEBThe Bright Angel trailhead is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim just west of the Bright Angel Lodge near the beginning of the West Rim road shuttle stop. Explore the Grand Canyon on foot by hiking down the Bright Angel Trail, the …
Rim Trail - Grand Canyon Trust
WEBThe Rim Trail stretches for over 13 miles along the rim of the Grand Canyon. With 14 shuttle stops spread out along its course, you have options abound. Hike part of it, or hike all of it. Distances between shuttle stops range from 0.3 to 1.8 miles. When your feet get tired, simply hop on a shuttle bus and ride back to Grand Canyon village.
Grand Canyon National Park: North Rim Guide
WEBMay 11, 2021 · by Lisa Winters, Communications Associate. Millions of people flock to Grand Canyon National Park each year, but only 10 percent of visitors experience it from the North Rim. Getting there takes extra time and effort, but you won’t be disappointed in the solitude you’ll find. The North Rim is only 10 miles across from the South Rim as the raven flies, but the drive between the two takes ...
Carl Hayden Visitor Center - Grand Canyon Trust
WEBDescription. Located on the west side of Glen Canyon Dam, the Carl Hayden Visitor Center pays homage to the American resolve to manage water in the arid West. The visitor center is named after Carl Hayden, a man with a long political career as both a congressman and senator, who was very influential in developing water in the Western United States.