Bright Angel Trailhead - Grand Canyon
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Located at the
western end of the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Trail begins at the historic
complex at the canyon’s rim before descending to the Colorado River below. Mundus
Bishop’s rehabilitation design for the Bright Angel Trailhead provides contemporary
visitor amenities that tie into the existing historic fabric and high-desert
ecosystem. The main trailhead plaza overlooks the Grand Canyon, and offers
restrooms, shelters, gathering areas, parking, and a connection to the Bright
Angel trail. Major site improvements include ADA accessibility, emergency
access to the trailhead, replacement of utilities, and new pedestrian seating
and gathering areas. The project has been an overwhelming success, providing
much needed organization and visitor amenities to this historic, but long
neglected park attraction.
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