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Bright Angel Trail

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Bright Angel Trail

South Rim

South Rim
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
928-638-7888

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Toddlers & Pre-K
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School-Age Kids
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Pre-Teens & Teens
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Bright Angel Trail Description

None of the routes down into the canyon is easy -- what goes down must come back up! -- but the Bright Angel Trail is the most clearly marked and is equipped with water, some shade, and restrooms at the end of the 1.5-mile hike. Still, be sure and bring plenty of water of your own. On a sunny day, you'll need a hat and plenty of sunscreen.

  • Hiking

  • Park

Kid Tips

Toddlers & Pre-K: This is not an easy hike, so unless you can carry your child on your back, you may want to walk only the first quarter- or half-mile of the trail.

Planning Notes

  • Allow ample time. Hiking guides say for every hour you hike down into the canyon you should allow two hours to come back up.
  • Bring binoculars. Keep an eye out for the California Condor.

Reviews of Bright Angel Trail

Challenging hike

By ImageMaker209 November 15, 2007

Babies
*
Toddlers & Pre-K
*
School-Age Kids
***
Pre-Teens & Teens
****

What we loved:
Great views, river at the bottom

What we didn't love:
Rough condition of trail

This trail is around 8 miles until you reach the river. The views along the way are nice but the trail itself is rocky and steep. Bring lots of water! Read More

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