Colorado River Grand Canyon report: not what we expected
Apr 15-15, 20262 people1 min read
J
Joseph Winsor
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Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
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So here is the thing about Colorado River Grand Canyon...
We went Upper half trip to Phantom Ranch takeout starting at 6:50 AM. Rain events rare but dramatic when they hit. River miles measured progress, not trail.
Plan accordingly.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Rain events rare but dramatic when they hit.
Trail
River miles measured progress, not trail.
Water
Side streams offered cleaner source.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
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