Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
8.3 miles (13.3 km) · 4,845 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Bright Angel Trail is a 8.3 mile point-to-point route located in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States. The route climbs 4,845 feet and descends 1,662 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.7 miles and gains 2,542 feet. Vertical rate measures 587 feet of gain per mile. 25% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 94.69th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Arizona.
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