Bright Angel Trailhead – 1.5-Mile Resthouse loop from Grand Canyon Village

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Bright Angel Trailhead – 1.5-Mile Resthouse loop from Grand Canyon Village

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Bright Angel Trailhead – 1.5-Mile Resthouse loop from Grand Canyon Village

06:12

16.2km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

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Grand Canyon National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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266 m

Grand Canyon Railway Depot

Highlight • Monument

The first train arrived at this depot in 1901, and if you want to arrive in style you can still take a train to get here. The depot itself is …

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1.05 km

Bright Angel Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

One of the two corridor trails in Grand Canyon with stunning views into the canyon itself. You just have to go some miles... but not too far, since you have …

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1.13 km

Grand Canyon National Park Wildlife Viewing

Highlight • Natural

The Grand Canyon National Park features the stunning geologic formation, its vegetation, rivers, and many species of wild animals. The Bighorn Sheeper, the Elk, Mule Deers, Squirells, Ringtails, Mountian Lions, …

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1.28 km

Tunnel on the Bright Angel Trail

Highlight • Structure

This is a cool tunnel cut through the rock of one of the canyon's ridges that you get to walk through while hiking the Bright Angel Trail. Once you pass …

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2.48 km

Bright Angel Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where the Bright Angel Trail's switchbacks begin—a strategic spot offering stunning views of the canyon and its towering walls surrounding the trail. From here, you can choose between …

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3.59 km

1.5-Mile Resthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the first rest house (toilets) if you hike down from the South Rim. There are rest houses at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and at Indian Garden with potable …

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5.53 km

View of the Grand Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

When climbing out of the canyon, it's worth taking a look back at what you've already accomplished.

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5.95 km

3-Mile Rest House on the Bright Angel Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the second rest house (toilets) if you hike down from the South Rim. There are rest houses at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and at Indian Garden. There are …

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

4.15 km

1.30 km

390 m

369 m

152 m

Surfaces

9.89 km

2.91 km

2.57 km

526 m

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,120 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

14°C

3°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 20, 2024,Bright Angel Trailhead

Today I walked down the Bright Angel Trailhead to the 3 Mile Resthouse, but when I was walking up the trail my phone battery died so I couldn't record the whole tour.

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