Bright Angel Trail

The Bright Angel Trail is a hiking trail located in Grand Canyon National Park in the U.S. state of Arizona.

This article is about the hiking trail from the south rim of the Grand Canyon. For the trail at the north rim, see Bright Angel Point Trail.
Bright Angel Trail
Majority of the upper part of Bright Angel trail visible from the canyon rim.
Length8.0 mi (12.9 km);
9.9 mi (15.9 km) to Phantom Ranch via River Trail
LocationGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
TrailheadsPhantom Ranch
Grand Canyon (South Rim)
UseHiking
Elevation change4,380 ft (1,340 m)
Highest pointSouth Rim, 6,860 ft (2,090 m)
Lowest pointColorado River, 2,480 ft (760 m)
DifficultyStrenuous
SeasonAll year
SightsGrand Canyon
Colorado River
HazardsSevere Weather
Overexertion
Dehydration
Trail map
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