Bright Angel Trail
The most popular trail into the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Trail offers stunning views, shade, resthouses, and seasonal water sources. The trail follows a natural break in the canyon's cliffs created by a fault line. Hikers can choose various turnaround points like 1.5 Mile Resthouse (3 miles round trip) or 3 Mile Resthouse (6 miles round trip). For experienced hikers, continuing to Plateau Point (12 miles round trip) or even the Colorado River (16+ miles round trip) provides incredible views, though these longer journeys are recommended as overnight trips.