Is Bright Angel Trail OK for kids?

Bright Angel is a very long trail (12 miles RT) in Grand Canyon National Park that isn't appropriate for kids. However, because Grand Canyon doesn't have a lot of great hikes for kids, you can turn the Bright Angel trail into an acceptable adventure by hiking a little below the rim.



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With less elevation gain and a slightly longer trail, the hike up Bright Angel is easier than South Kaibab.

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Located in the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Trail sees more rescues and 911 calls than any other trail in the state and is considered the most dangerous hike in the Grand Canyon. Between its length, elevation, and lack of shade, this popular hike is a perfect storm of perilous factors.

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The Grand Canyon's Most Difficult Named Trail Much of the Nankoweap Trail skirts cliffs that are hundreds of feet high.

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Camelback Mountain, so named for its shape reminiscent of a kneeling camel, offers one of the Valley's most difficult, yet rewarding, hikes. There are two main trails: Echo Canyon and Cholla. Echo Canyon, which starts in the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area, begins leisurely on the .

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Moderately difficult and close to Portland, the trail receives heavy use year-round, especially on weekends.

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When considering distance and elevation loss/gain, the steepest part of the Bright Angel Trail is the first 1.6 miles which sees the biggest elevation change.

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