Grand Canyon
The sight of the Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona is breathtaking to many. The canyon was formed by the waters of the Colorado River cutting a 2 kilometer deep channel into the Kaibab Plateau.
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world and one of the most unusual geologic features on our planet. Included among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon was declared a national park in 1919, it is one of the most famous landmarks in the United States.
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Highlights
The hike should be undertaken by a physically well-prepared person; despite the short distances, the terrain here is rugged and the heat is high. Wear hiking shoes, protective clothing, a wide-brimmed sun hat, apply sunscreen, and bring drinking water.
The Bright Angel Trail, starting at Bright Angel Lodge, is considered the easiest route. Set out at dawn with the expectation that the descent will take three hours and the ascent six to seven hours. After 2.5 km, the trail winds its way to the first resting place, where an emergency phone is installed, and after another 2.5 km – to the second resting place – the so-called biblical Jacobs Ladder, and, going almost straight ahead, reaches the wonderful Indian Garden by the Garden Creek. Here, camping near the caretaker’s lodge is possible, provided you’ve made a reservation, which should be made at least six months in advance.
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Facts
- Name: Grand Canyon .
- Location: U.S. State of Arizona.
- Size: Grand Canyon.
- Dimensions: the Grand Canyon is about 450 kilometers long, 30 kilometers wide at its widest points, and 1.8 kilometers deep in some places. National Park and UNESCO World Heritage List: the Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1 919 as one of the first in the United States, and it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
