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Bright Angel Trail has resthouses, toilets, and drinking water available along the route. The Park Service recommends bringing ample water and snacks with you when hiking.

The path has both morning and afternoon shade, as well as stretches in direct sun. Wear a hat and sunscreen when hiking.

Though the path is routinely maintained by the Park Service, non-slip shoes and poles are recommended to take on the steep route.

You will often meet groups of mules taking visitors up and down the trail. Step to the inside of the trail and wait quietly as they pass.

You must have a permit to camp inside the canyon, so don’t hike so far down the Bright Angel Trail that you can’t make it back up by sunset. Most hikers turn around at the 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) or 3-mile (4.8-kilometer) resthouse; more experienced hikers can reach Havasupai Gardens or Plateau Point before turning back.

Always check the weather and trail conditions posted on the signs at the trailhead before heading out.

The hike is not suitable for visitors with limited mobility or small children.