A lot of people embark on the Bright Angel journey without any prep. To be honest, it is not a crazy difficult hike but what makes this trail hard for a lot of people is the Arizona heat. As you descend deeper into the canyon, temperatures gradually increase and it can feel like you are in a soup bowl if you happen to be at the bottom on a hot summer day.
With a little bit of planning ahead, this is a totally doable and absolutely memorable adventure.