Bright Angel Point Trailhead

Planning Around the Closure

The North Rim reopened for day use in May 2026, but this trailhead's trail remains closed — check the park's current trail status before planning a visit, since conditions are changing through the season as repair work continues.

What to Know

• This was historically one of the easiest, most accessible walks on the North Rim, with essentially no elevation gain — worth prioritizing once it reopens.
• The trailhead itself, at the log shelter behind where Grand Canyon Lodge stood, is a landmark worth knowing even while the trail beyond it stays closed.
• Check current NPS alerts for a firm reopening timeline rather than assuming a specific date.

Current Status

Per the National Park Service, this trail is closed for the 2026 season due to impacts from the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire. Grand Canyon Lodge itself was destroyed in the fire, and several nearby rim trails, including this one, remain closed while the park works through repairs.

What the Trailhead Normally Offers

Bright Angel Point Trail is the North Rim's signature short walk, a paved 0.5-mile round trip (about 30 minutes) leading out along a narrow limestone ridge to a fenced overlook above Bright Angel Canyon and Roaring Springs Canyon. The trailhead sits at the log shelter near the visitor center, just behind Grand Canyon Lodge, with a payoff view across the inner canyon toward the South Rim and almost no elevation gain.