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Route choice for Grand Canyon Rim to River: North Kaibab to inner canyon camp with a next-day climb out vs Bright Angel down to river camps with a South Kaibab exit?

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Same permit day, two route ideas. Option A is North Kaibab to inner canyon camp with a next-day climb out. Option B is Bright Angel down to river camps with a South Kaibab exit. Current trail notes say: stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.. Any reason to favor one?

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Pick the route that matches your weakest link, not your best day. If footing is the main risk, lean toward the option with simpler navigation and cleaner tread.


Either way, carry an GPX track and double check junctions when you are tired.

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