The Bright Angel Trail is a hiking trail located in Grand Canyon National Park in the U. S. State of arizona. The trail originates at Grand Canyon Village on …
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Oct 29, 2024
How can you really review Grand Canyon National Park? Views are unbelievable and not really describable to its fullest due. There are many stopping points to vies the canyon and the convenience of … Full review by Palomino922
Sep 7, 2024
Did the 9.2 mile out and back today. Read lots of reviews beforehand. Completed the full hike in 3:51. The hike is uphill for 4.1 miles. We had good weather. After reading reviews, the hike was intim… Full review by Doug H
Jul 1, 2024
I was nervous about going this time of year, but I wasn't going to miss my first chance to see the Grand Canyon. At 80 degrees, it wasn't bad. The trail isn't hard either (at least not the part I did… Full review by Nadina P
Hi, I'm planning to hike to the Canyon floor on Bright Angel trail and would like to float out. Does anyone have a recommendation of an outfitter that we could use? thanks
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In my research prior to going, we only found one company that did one day rafting trips and it wasn't cheap (~$700.00 if I remember correctly) Everything else was multi day trips. …
In my research prior to going, we only found one company that did one day rafting trips and it wasn't cheap (~$700.00 if I remember correctly) Everything else was multi day trips. Maybe I missed something in my research, but that's what I found.
Has anyone hiked down the South Kaibab and back up the bright angel trail? I would like to know if it’s possible to hike down south Kaibab in the morning and back up Bright Angel trail but stop at Indian Gardens. Amp ground to camp out. Has anyone done this trip? Can we find a camping spot at the Indian Gardens Campground heading back up Bright Angel trail and about how long will this take?
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You are describing a very popular trip into the Canyon. If you wish to stay at Indian Gardens (now called Havasupai Gardens) on Day 1, get in your reservation request in ASAP since …
You are describing a very popular trip into the Canyon. If you wish to stay at Indian Gardens (now called Havasupai Gardens) on Day 1, get in your reservation request in ASAP since spaces fill quickly. Make your request months in advance. Your trip from HG to the rim depends on your fitness level, time of year, temperature, etc. You will be very sore after going down the SK to the River and then along the River and back up the 'Devil's Corkscrew' along the BA to the campsite. The SK is a killer hike because it is all downhill with NO water along the route to the River. You will need to carry it down with you. You will be braking the entire route so use hiking poles and have good quality hiking boots. No tennis shoes---you will batter your feet and ankles. If you are not 100% sure on your fitness for this 'loop ' hike, Go down the BA and stay at the Gardens and then back up. That is the recommended entry level backpack. The BA has water stations and shelters along the way.
Is it safe to hike the top of the trail (the 1.5 mile resthouse is the farthest we'd go) in tennis shoes, or are hiking boots needed?
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Since you are only going to the 1.5 mile resthouse on Bright Angel Trail, tennis shoes should be fine. We wore hiking boots but we hiked the entire way to the bottom on the S. …
Since you are only going to the 1.5 mile resthouse on Bright Angel Trail, tennis shoes should be fine. We wore hiking boots but we hiked the entire way to the bottom on the S. Kaibab trail and back up the Bright Angel Trail. Near the top of our ascent, we saw lots of people in tennis shoes. Taking a water bottle is important as well as hiking before the sun becomes too hot.
Hi. What are average hiking times (there and back) to 1.5 mile rest stop and the 3 mile. I can't seem to find the info anywhere. I know it will depend on the hikers but a rough estimate would help with planning. Thanks!
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We did the round trip 3 mile check point and back in 5 hours. Stopped just at the 1.5 check point also for a few minutes for water and restroom. We were happy with the distance. It …
We did the round trip 3 mile check point and back in 5 hours. Stopped just at the 1.5 check point also for a few minutes for water and restroom. We were happy with the distance. It was our first day so it was perfect!
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