Colorado River Grand Canyon, April
Apr 7-7, 20266 people1 min read
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David Sheffield
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Colorado River Grand Canyon was a side trip off the main route.
We went Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek full trip starting at 5:10 AM. Canyon temperature inversions created variety. Navigation straightforward with river maps.
Overall 5/5 difficulty 5/5. Scenery 5/5.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Canyon temperature inversions created variety.
Trail
Navigation straightforward with river maps.
Water
Side streams offered cleaner source.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Pack a dry layer.
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