12.5 mi
Distance
6,749 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 27m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Old Bright Angel Trail is a loop trail in Grand Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 13 miles long and gains 6,749 feet. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,527 ft |
| High point | 3.0 mi | 2,639 ft |
| End | 12.5 mi | 2,527 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Canyon Village, AZ · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Coconino County, AZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Grand Canyon National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:928-638-7888
- Address:20 South Entrance Road · Grand Canyon, AZ · 86023
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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