Hiking: Bright Angel or South Kaibab

Is one trail better than the other? I am a fit, 43 yr old guy. Have never done any serious hiking, but am athletic, in-shape and fit.

I will be there arriving Friday and leaving on Saturday. I will do this hike on Saturday. Since it is chilly in the moring, would starting out around 10 be a good time, or might I want to start earlier?

THanks

Hiking: Bright Angel or South Kaibab

Bright Angel is a softly sloping fairly wide trail with switchbacks, that winds its way down the wall of the canyon. It is also the primary descending route for mule trains.

South Kaibab is much steeper and will give you a tougher challenge on the hike back up. Mules come back up via SK.

Reagrdless of which trail you choose, hike only as far as you feel comfortable, bearing in mind that it will take twice as long to go back up as it does to go down. Take plenty of water and snacks and wear proper clothing and footwear.

Hiking in the GC is not about reaching a certain point or like attaining the summit of a mountain. You can get good views and a good feel for what it%26#39;s like below the rim by hiking 100 yards or a couple of miles.

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