0.5 mi from the trailheadMather Campground
Campground · Arizona

18.6 mi out & back · 5,644 ft gain · 6,984 ft high point · Very hard
Via McKee Amphitheater, Headquarters Rim Spur, and Rim (1.5 mi)
In Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona · National Park Service
Bright Angel in Grand Canyon National Park is an 18.6 mi out-and-back from Bright Angel Trailhead with 5,644 ft of climb.
5,644 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
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