Colorado River Grand Canyon notes: water was the key
Apr 13-14, 20262 people1 min read
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Nandini Bhattacharya
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Local perspective on Colorado River Grand Canyon.
We went Upper half trip to Phantom Ranch takeout starting at 6:25 AM. Canyon temperature inversions created variety. Side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=3, views=5
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Canyon temperature inversions created variety.
Trail
Side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Water
Water availability never an issue on river.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
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