Did Grand Canyon Rim to River last week
Feb 21-21, 20265 people1 min read
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Rina Lockley
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4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
I have wanted to do Grand Canyon Rim to River for years.
We took South Kaibab descent with one night at Bright Angel area with 5 people. Started around 6:50 AM when rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. The trail stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees. Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
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Quick notes:
- Backup headlamp batteries.
- Know where water is.
- First aid kit is mandatory.
- Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- Tape hot spots before they blister...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.
Trail
Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.
Water
Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Know where water is.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
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