South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop

AZ, USA

16.5 miles (26.6 km) · 4,919 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop is a 16.5-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 4,919 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 394 feet at an average 8.0% grade. Only 0% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,919 ft (1,499 m)
Average gain	298 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 357 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.9%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.4 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 4,919 ft (1,499 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.6 km). That averages 298 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop?

The difficulty score for South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop is 6.4 of 100. That is harder than 51.8% 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 4.9 miles (8.0 km) and gains 357 ft (109 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.9%.