Bright Angel Trail to 3 Mile Resthouse
A demanding half-day descent to the 3 Mile Resthouse with a long switchback climb back to the rim.
- Country
- United States
- Region
- South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Distance
- 9.7 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 4–6 hours
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- Spring and autumn; avoid hot summer afternoons
- Trail type
- Out and back
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