Old Bright Angel Trail

Old Bright Angel Trail is a 8.1 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

At 8.1 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 48 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the OBAT waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.