Hi, I'm planning to hike to the Canyon floor on Bright Angel trail and would like to float out. Does anyone have a recommendation of an outfitter that we could use? thanks

Are you allowed to camp out along the Bright Angel Trail

Has anyone hiked down the South Kaibab and back up the bright angel trail? I would like to know if it’s possible to hike down south Kaibab in the morning and back up Bright Angel trail but stop at Indian Gardens. Amp ground to camp out. Has anyone done this trip? Can we find a camping spot at the Indian Gardens Campground heading back up Bright Angel trail and about how long will this take?

Is it safe to hike the top of the trail (the 1.5 mile resthouse is the farthest we'd go) in tennis shoes, or are hiking boots needed?

Hi. What are average hiking times (there and back) to 1.5 mile rest stop and the 3 mile. I can't seem to find the info anywhere. I know it will depend on the hikers but a rough estimate would help with planning. Thanks!

Planning a trip to the GC beginning of July. Have four athletic boys - 19, 17, 15, and 10. Will have 3 days in the canyon. What are the best hikes? Would like to stay away from the crowds as much as possible, but also see the most. Suggestions appreciated!

I am hoping to hike down Bright Angel and back on Monday. Some say its foolish, others make it sound doable. I am a 58 year old runner with a67 year old hubby, also a runner. We couldn't secure reservations via the lottery for 2 years of trying! Any thoughts are appreciated. We were really hoping to do this before we can't!

We are planning a trip with two kids, ages 12 and 10, and wanted to hike the first 1.5 miles and back on the Bright Angel Trail. We will be driving up from Williams that morning and are a bit concerned about the heat, so wanted to hit the trail first thing as we arrive. Since we have never been, I also want to make sure our kids get a beautiful lay of the land and see the grandness of the canyon before we do a little hiking. If we choose to drive straight to parking lot D and begin our hike right away, will we still be able to see the beautiful views of the whole canyon before we descend? Or would we be better off driving first to the visitors center to get in the views and then continuing on to the trailhead? Keeping in mind that we won’t be able to arrive until a bit later in the morning...

My friends and I are returning in October for our second annual hike down to Phantom Ranch. Last year, when we reached Bright Angel, we were so exhilarated and so exhausted. We wanted some ice cream, a cold drink and to sit and bask in our success and exhaustion just a bit. However, to stand in the crazy lines for ice cream or at the restaurant were just out of the question. We wanted to sit! Ha! As we plan this year’s trip, I am wondering if there is a spot at the top of Bright Angel where we can get away from the throngs of people and get a drink and a bite to eat. Even make reservations ahead of time. Appreciate any ideas and suggestions!

Olá! Por favor, é possível fazer a trilha em apenas um dia, saindo bem cedo (por volta das 5h da manhã)? Só tenho um dia e gostaria muitíssimo de chegar até o rio colorado mas, não sou uma atleta; meu condicionamento físico é razoável. Obrigada.