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Information on the trails, shuttles, lodging, best season to attempt the hike and more.
It's 45 miles in two days.
18 pages, 20 photos, 2 maps
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The Grand Canyon is a must see and hike for all hikers. The content on this page provides information to make your Grand Canyon hike both fun and hassle free.  All information pertains to the South Rim. The complete hike description is in the Members Only section of this Web site.  

 View from Bright Angel Trail

Fast Facts

Hike destination: Phantom Ranch  - 4,800  feet Elevation gain: - 4,800 feet  + 4,400 Distance: 17.1 miles  (both trails)
Trails: S. Kaibab (descent) and Bright Angel (ascent) Time: 7 to 10 hours (down and up) Difficulty: 5
Entrance Fee: $20 for 7 days or National Park Pass Time Zone: MST Bears: No
Water: Yes, no filter needed. Camp Grounds: Yes Best season: Late Spring and Early Fall
Distance from Vegas: 279 miles about 5 hours + stops Permits: None for day hiking Shuttle Bus: Yes, free
Cautions: Very hot in summer. Temps at river over 100 degrees. Snow and ice on trails in winter. Pets: On leash, above Rim Trails only.

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Camp Grounds

Mather:  $15 per night,  no hookups, toilets and water. 1-800-365-CAMP
Location: In Grand Canyon Village
Elevation: 7,000 feet   
Open:  Year-round

Desert View: $12 per night,  no hookups, vault toilets and water. First come, first serve. 1-800-365CAMP
Location: 26 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. 
Elevation: 8,300 feet 
Open: May  to Oct 

Bright Angel $4 per night + permit $20 per group, 31 sites, no hookups, toilets and water.
Location: near Phantom Ranch   Elevation: 2,000 feet  
Open: year round  Permits: click for information about permit  Request well in advanced to obtain a permit

Don't want to camp. Here's a brief list of lodge and motels.
                           

Maswik Lodge  1-866-646-0388 Grand Canyon Village
Bright Angel                   (303) 297-2757 Grand Canyon Village
Yavapai Lodge (303) 297-2757 Next to Market Plaza
Thunderbird Lodge (303) 297-2757 Grand Canyon Village