Start as early as you can, especially if you are from out of town and not in ideal shape. The elevation will hit you on the way back up!

I hiked this trail Seven years ago and it was raining which amplified the smell of mule doo . We went only a mile down and went back up. Yesterday we road mules down and it was much more enjoyable!!!

We went at the end of May and it was already warm. We started at 6am and went down to Plateau Point . We were out by 3 pm. Make sure u have lots of water , sunscreen , and a good wide brimmed hat.

Took my 7 year old son here for his first hike ever. He lived it! We went down to the lower tunnel , 1.7 miles round trip. Started at 7:30am and it was already getting crowded and hot. Go early!

There is a resthouse 1.5 miles and 3 miles into the trail for those that are looking for a smaller, day hike . March and April are the best months to visit in the spring before it gets too hot.

Go earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon for a cooler, less crowded hike . A spectacular trail , especially if you can get below the throngs of people. Also do the South Kaibab trail .

Start your day early if you're going to hike this one. The hike out is super steep but it's worth it!

Bring lots of water and be prepared for the heat. Went to the 1.5 mile point and back up. Beautiful but crowded and extremely hot in the summer

A pretty cool view on this trail . But beware of the heat and take enough water with you!

This is an awesome trail to go down. Be careful and have fun.

start early. We started around 7:45 and walked down to the first rest house. Was about 3,5 km in total with quiet some elevation .

Awesome even if you only do just a little bit of it.

Very crowded trail . Expect to go slow both up and down. Reward yourself with an ice cream cone afterwards 🍦

Make sure to take pictures on the way down. You'll be too tired to take them on the way back up!

Start early in the morning, you have the trail all by yourself

If you hike this trail be sure to make it out to plateau point - amazing spot and makes the hike worth it.

They are not kidding when they say that this trail is STEEP! Do NOT attempt unless you’re both fit enough and prepared!

As soon as you go thru the 1st tunnel look up and to the left and you will see a pictograph!!! So cool!!

Start as early as you can for the best views and cool weather.

Great hike ! Definitely a fun backpacking trip to the Bright Angel Campground !

Don't try go down and up in the same day, no matter how early you start. Don't.

Water and restrooms at 1.5, 3 and 4.5 mile points

The hike down to Indian Gardens is easier than it seems.

Just go there and wait for this place to blow your mind!

The view is brilliant

A commonly asked question is "how often do people fall off the edge" and then tells you "most people don't survive the initial drop"

We saw a guy on crutches going down! We beat him down....

Water stops are frequent but carry at least 2 bottles per person.

Most definitely the hardest on the way back up for the last 1.5 miles!

Great trail . Start at dawn

Just go it

Has the most convenient access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It is also one of the most popular hiking routes in the park . Wide enough to allow safe passage for tourist-toting mules.

Eek! Mule doo !

Great gentle trail

Нудно идти вниз.Есть туалеты и 3 точки с водрй.Подъем от плато минимум 2часа 30 минут при хорошей физ.форме и коротких остановках . Закладывайте 3.15-4 часа минимум

Идите до плато,запаситесь едой. По пути можно долить воды в 3 местах. Подъем примерно 3 часа и более( менее при оч . хорошей физ.подготовке)