Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~223-225 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
36°3'25.2"N 112°8'38.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 6.10 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 2076 feet |
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Backpack, Camp, and Hike
The popular out-and-back Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Resthouse is 5.4 miles out in distance. The trail includes many steep switchbacks and 360 degrees of absolutely stunning views of the inside of the canyon. The Bright Angel trail will take you from Grand Canyon village down to the Three-Mile Resthouse. The challenging up-hill return will likely take you twice as long as the steep descent. The narrow trail takes you right down the canyon with sheer cliffs up above you. Be sure to pace yourself as the elevation changes are abrupt in this Grand Canyon terrain. The trail condition varies depending on the time of year, therefore, it is important to prepare for shadeless extreme heat in the summer and icy patches in winter months. There is water available on the trail so be sure to bring bottles to fill up. Pit toilets, covered shelter, and drinking water are all available at the Resthouse.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.4 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Village Loop DriveDestination will be on the right(0.5 mi)
To reach the Bright Angel trailhead, located west of the Bright Angel Lodge you have two options, either park at Lot D at the Backcountry Information Center and walk 5 minutes to the trailhead, or park at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and catch the free shuttle bus (:20 minutes one way). Courtesy of the National Park Service.
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