Bright Angel to Havasupai Gardens is a 9 mi trail with 3,040 ft of climbing — about 4h 30m of moving time before you stop for anything. Dogs are not allowed, and we rate it comfortable from age 12. About 25% of it is shaded, and there is water on the route to refill from.
Underfoot & overhead big day — heat danger in summer
9 mi and 3,040 ft of climbing work out to 4h 30m of moving time — before you stop for anything. There is water on the route to refill from. Informational only, not medical advice.
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In July, Grand Canyon National Park runs around 84°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under.
52°F · Mostly Clear · wind 5 mph
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Live NPS alert for Grand Canyon National Park · sourceAbout 4h 30m of moving time for 9 mi and 3,040 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.
Planning figures for that much moving time are 2.3–4.5 L, cool day to hot. There is water on the route, so you can refill. Informational only, not medical advice.
No — Bright Angel to Havasupai Gardens is closed to dogs. Our Grand Canyon National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.
We rate it comfortable from age 12. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.
About 25% of the route is shaded, and Grand Canyon National Park peaks around 84°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.