Bright Angel Trail

Bright Angel Trail is the most popular trail at Grand Canyon National Park south rim. Bright Angel Trail Head is located west of Bright Angel Lodge. It descends 4380 feet in elevation to the Colorado River. The trail is steep. It will take about 12 hours for the full round trip. Most people will only go down a short distance on this trail. The first resthouse is located about one and a half miles down. For normal adults, be prepared to spend 4 to 5 hours to arrive the first resthouse and come back.