Dossier
Bright Angel Trail
Coverage of Bright Angel Trail in the Nexus archive.
- Multiple hikers dead amid scorching Grand Canyon temperatures
Multiple hikers died in June 2026 due to heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon, with three fatalities reported on the South Kaibab Trail, North Kaibab Trail, and Bright Angel Trail. The National Park Service confirmed the deaths, which occurred amid extreme temperatures exceeding 109°F in shaded areas, and all victims were transported to the Coconino County Medical Examiner's office for investigation.
- Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat
An 18-year-old hiker died at Grand Canyon National Park amid high heat. The incident occurred on Bright Angel Trail on the South Rim in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.