Grand Canyon Rim to River report: better than expected
Mar 13-14, 20261 person1 min read
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Nick Brantley
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Kit breakdown from Grand Canyon Rim to River:
We went South Kaibab descent w/ one night at Bright Angel area starting at 4:45 AM. Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.
Gear that worked: Filter, Sunscreen, Electrolytes, Trekking poles.
Sun shirt and electrolyte packets carried the second half of the day.
10/10 would recommend.
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
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Break in boots at home.
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