Back from Grand Canyon Rim to River: pacing mattered
Feb 18-19, 20263 people1 min read
Q
Qiming Lin
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Compared to the long trails, Grand Canyon Rim to River is:
We went South Kaibab descent with one night at Bright Angel area starting at 6:25 AM. Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.
Your mileage may vary.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.
Trail
Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.
Water
We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Wave at other hikers.
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