Is Bright Angel Trail safe 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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