Bright Angel Trail vs Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Bright Angel Trail | Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 4.3 mi7 km | 855 mi1,376 km |
| Elevation gain | 712 ft217 m | 45,787 ft13,956 m |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 55 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Local | National |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best months: April, November, December | Best months: June, July, September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Bright Angel Trail vs Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington: which should you hike?
At 855 mi1,376 km, Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington is the longer route — roughly 851 mi1,369 km more than Bright Angel Trail (4.3 mi7 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Bright Angel Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.