Colorado River Grand Canyon report: gear choices worked
Mar 27-29, 20262 people1 min read
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Rhea Montford
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Squeezed Colorado River Grand Canyon into a weekend.
We went Upper half trip to Phantom Ranch takeout starting at 5:35 AM. Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal. Side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 5/5. Scenery 5/5.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal.
Trail
Side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Water
Side streams offered cleaner source.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Take photos of the permit.
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