South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop

AZ, USA

16.5 miles (26.6 km) · 4,935 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,935 ft (1,504 m)
Average gain	299 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 4,369 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.6%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Questions about South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop

How much elevation gain does South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop have?

South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop has 4,935 ft (1,504 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.6 km). That averages 299 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop?

The difficulty score for South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 32.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop?

The longest climb on South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop runs 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and gains 4,369 ft (1,332 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.6%.