Grand Canyon Rim to River notes: what to know
Apr 9-9, 20262 people1 min read
J
Jared Ashdown
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Another Grand Canyon Rim to River in the books.
We went Bright Angel down to river camps w/ a South Kaibab exit starting at 6:00 AM. Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Ratings: 4 overall, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery.
Still thinking ~ this one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Know where water is.
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