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The Bright Angel Trail - Arizona

The Bright Angel Trail is an 18-mile path within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, following the Bright Angel Fault rim from the Grand Canyon down to the Colorado River. You’ve probably seen scenic vistas of its red and orange sandstone cliffs, but you may not have heard about the dangers posed by this underestimated trail. It receives more 911 calls than any other trail in the U.S., with over 200 search and rescues performed per year from heat-related injuries.

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Aside from the heat, another 150 requests a year often stem from challenges posed by the elevation, sheer length, or treacherous turns along the way.