Bright Angel Lodge
Designed by architect Mary Jane Colter, the lodge is a complex of cabins around a central lodge building, directly on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park.
Look for California Condors roosting on the rocky outcrops just below the back porch of the Bright Angel Lodge. The view from the Gift Shop, just west of the Lodge, sometimes is better, depending on exactly where the birds are sitting.
Bright Angel Trail begins just west of Bright Angel Lodge. Follow path along rim, trail starts by mule corral. Trailhead Elevation: 6,850 feet.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: From Interstate-40, drive north from Williams on Highway 64 or drive north from Flagstaff on Highway 180. When the two highways converge, follow Highway 64 north to the park entrance. Inside the park, find a place to park and ride the shuttle (May through September) to the Bright Angel Lodge. From the bus stop, walk out to the back porch of the Bright Angel Lodge.
Latitude: 36.057
Longitude: -112.141
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: Entrance fee is $25 per vehicle, which includes the shuttle bus and is good for a week.
Habitats: Desert, Pinyon-juniper Forest
Know Before You Go
The South Rim Visitor Center is open 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week during the summer, with shorter hours during the rest of the year.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Rare: California Condor
Speciality: Canyon Wren, Juniper TItmouse, Red Crossbill
Charismatic: Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Service
PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Phone: 928-638-7888
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/colter_ba_photos.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1026312
Additional Resources:
National Park Service - Condor Updates
