Bright Angel Trail
The canyon's classic path, cut by Native Americans and improved by miners, with shade, water and rest houses at intervals.
No drinking water anywhere on the trail. Carry all you need, or a filter and treatment.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
- Open
- Open all year
- Price
- Park entrance fee
- Time Needed
- 2 hours to all day
- Address
- Bright Angel Trailhead, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Next to Bright Angel Lodge in the village.
Why Go
Walk down to the first tunnels for a taste, or to the 1.5-mile or 3-mile rest house. Remember that going up takes twice as long as going down. Water stations along the way can be shut off by pipeline repairs, so check the status.
Tips
- Don't try to go to the river and back in a day. Heat is the danger: rangers rescue many people each summer.
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