learned some lessons on Grand Canyon Rim to River
Feb 23-23, 20263 people1 min read
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Freja Sørensen
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Did Grand Canyon Rim to River alone this time.
We went Bright Angel down to river camps with a South Kaibab exit starting at 5:10 AM. Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Some trips stay with you.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
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