Bright Angel Point

Begin your walk from the visitor center, or make a longer hike with either the Bridle Trail or Transept Trail. The path out to Bright Angel Point is directly behind the visitor center and is easy to follow. Still, you should walk slowly and pace yourself if not accustomed to this elevation---8,148 feet above sea level (and 5,780 feet above the Colorado River in the bottom of the canyon)The trail follows a narrow, steep ridge. Though most of the way is protected by guardrails, any fall on the steep path could cause injury, so use caution. Stay on the trail and away from the edge. Lightning is also a danger on this exposed terrain. If a thunderstorm should pass through, seek shelter at the lodge.The large tributary canyon to the east (on your left as you head out to the point) is Roaring Springs Canyon which feeds into Bright Angel Creek. The main source of water for both of these drainages is Roaring Springs, a waterfall that emerges spectacularly from cave openings in the canyon wall. Listen closely from atop Bright Angel Point, and on a quiet day you can hear the rushing of the springs more than 3,000 feet below.

Bright Angel Point is named in congruence with Bright Angel Creek, which flows in the canyon far below. The creek was named by John Wesley Powell on his historic river expedition through the Grand Canyon in 1869.