This is a great trail for people who want to dip below the rim but not venture too far into the canyon. The trail guide lists several points to turn around based on your stamina level. I initially thought I could make it to the first rest stop (1.5 miles one-way) but soon realized it might be better to turn... More

This trail starts at the top of the canyon near the Bright Angel Lodge. It is very easy going down the trail. You go through one small tunnel very quickly within 10mins. We were planning on going down for 1.5 miles to the first bathrooms & water refill station but as we decided to turn back probably about a mile... More

Longest, but easliest trail to enter or exit the Canyon. More shade and 3 chances for water. Can be crowded near the top.

I am 53 and walk about 2-3 miles every other day. I was so intimidated to go hiking into the canyon that I nearly wimped out. Boy am I glad i didn't. First we took the South Kaibab trail about one mile down (and back of course). It was steep but we did it in about one hour at 4pm.... More

Make sure you start early in the morning, as it gets hot quick. I'm in decent shape, and my husband does not work out much, but we made it to the first rest stop and back in 2 hours. Bring plenty of water!!

It was and amazing trail! Starts at the south rim, near the kolb's studio, and we went to indian garden( they don't recommend to do much further in one day) and went back in 8 hs( round trip, with resting time and stopped to take a looots of pictures), You have to be prepared, we have no problem with the... More

This is the 2nd time we hiked part of the Bright Angel Trail. It's just a beautiful hike and is quite strenous (sp?). Not bad going down but def difficult on way up! I spent 3 months on our treadmill before we left for the Grand Canyon and was def a plus! We hiked there last year and I had... More

I can never understand those people who walk up to the rim of the Grand Canyon, say, "It's just a big hole in the ground," and get back in their cars to drive to the next overlook. The only way to truly appreciate the huge scale of the Grand Canyon is to hike down inside it. I did the full... More

This is the easier way to experience the descent and ascent from the Grand Canyon floor. There are water stations from Indian Gardens up and it is possible to camp at Indian Gardens with reservations. Most people go down the Kaibab trail and up the Bright Angel trail. I did both just to see what they are like.