Legendary trek

Bright Angel Trail

Grand Canyon NP, Arizona, United States

Best timeApr–May & Oct–Nov

Signature routeBright Angel Trail

In season~68°F high

Climate25–91°F

Fares from$37

Nearest airportLAS

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

The route

Topographic route map for Bright Angel Trail

StartFinish

Elevation profile6,762 ft

0 mi2,438 ft low7.77 mi

8miles

6,919ft high point

6,667ft of climbing

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightOct · 77%

WarmestJul · 91°F

WettestJan

Best windowApr–May & Oct–Nov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The classic descent into the Grand Canyon's mile-deep heart.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Bright Angel Trail. Nearest airport is LAS.

Pairs well with

South Kaibab Trail

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bright Angel Trail?

The best time to visit Bright Angel Trail is April–May & October–November, in Grand Canyon NP, Arizona, United States.

Where is Bright Angel Trail?

Bright Angel Trail is in Grand Canyon NP, Arizona, United States. The nearest major airport is LAS.

What is Bright Angel Trail known for?

The classic descent into the Grand Canyon's mile-deep heart.

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