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Did Grand Canyon Rim to River last week

Feb 18-18, 20264 people1 min read
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Sofia Patel

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4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Pre-dawn start on Grand Canyon Rim to River. We went South Kaibab descent w/ one night at Bright Angel area starting at 6:00 AM. Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees. Golden hour delivered. Bottom line: Know the signs of altitude. Do your homework first.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.

Trail

Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.

Water

We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Gaiters for scree.
  • First aid kit is mandatory.
  • Know the signs of altitude.
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