Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Permit

Back from Grand Canyon Rim to River: earned it

Apr 2-3, 20264 people1 min read

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Amina Touré

1 reports

5.0

Difficulty

4

Scenery

4

Trail Conditions

4

Done Grand Canyon Rim to River a few times now. Here is the latest. We went North Kaibab to inner canyon camp w/ a next-day climb out starting at 5:35 AM. Clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river. Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day. Some trips stay w/ you...

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Clear skies gave us big temperature swings between rim and river.

Trail

Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.

Water

Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

•Share beta when asked.
•Start earlier than you think.
•Bring one extra liter.
•Take photos of the permit.

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