double clickBright Angel Creek - A Beautiful Clear Grand Canyon Creek

Last-Chance 2025 Openings

Rare spots are available on the Grand Canyon August 25 and 25. Cataract Canyon September 2 and 9. Desolation Canyon September 5.

Grand Canyon
6 or 7 Day Rafting Vacation

Mile 87.5 - Bright Angel Creek

Bright Angel Creek, originally referred to as silver creek, was likely named by Major Powell after his expedition in 1869. The creek, brilliantly clear unless muddied by localized rain, stood in sharp contrast to the “Dirty Devil River” that joins the Colorado above Glen Canyon.

Lower Gorge Grand Canyon

Lower Grand Canyon Mile by Mile »

The lower Grand Canyon, as traveled by Western's 3 or 4 day expedition begins at Whitmore Wash (mile 188) and finishes at Lake Mead (mile 277).

See Lower Grand Canyon