Old Bright Angel Trail

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States

4.7 miles (7.6 km) · 4,145 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Old Bright Angel Trail route traverses 4.7 miles through Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States. Elevation gain totals 4,145 feet, with 181 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 3.1 miles, gaining 3,296 feet. The course averages 877 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 15% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 42.4 out of 10, placing it in the 98.5th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Arizona.

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