Bright Angel Trail to 3 Mile Resthouse trails

From Grand Canyon Village, the route leaves the rim near Bright Angel Lodge and drops onto the Bright Angel Trail, quickly entering the shaded upper canyon through tight switchbacks and broad South Rim viewpoints. The path continues across pale cliffs, wooded pockets and exposed canyon slopes, following one of…

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 192 m • Maximum elevation: 2,085 m

From Grand Canyon Village, the route leaves the South Rim at the Bright Angel Trailhead near the historic rim area and drops onto the Bright Angel Trail, one of the park’s classic corridor trails, used through time by Indigenous peoples, miners, early tourists, hikers, and mule parties. The descent quickly…

Distance: 4.8 Km • Elevation gain: 262 m • Maximum elevation: 2,085 m

Hiking the Bright Angel Trail to the 3-Mile Resthouse offers an intimate journey into the Grand Canyon's depths, showcasing the vastness of its ancient rock formations. As you descend, the towering canyon walls envelop you, revealing layers of geological history and offering glimpses of the winding Colorado…

Distance: 10.3 Km • Elevation gain: 1,141 m • Maximum elevation: 2,087 m

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Distance: 10.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,158 m • Maximum elevation: 2,086 m