Back from Grand Canyon Rim to River: harder than we thought
Mar 20-20, 20266 people1 min read
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June Callahan
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Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
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Mobility considerations on Grand Canyon Rim to River.
We went North Kaibab to inner canyon camp with a next-day climb out starting at 6:00 AM. Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.
Take what is useful.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.
Trail
Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.
Water
Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Gaiters for scree.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
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