Colorado River Grand Canyon thoughts
Apr 10-10, 20263 people1 min read
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Ulric Davenport
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Light conditions on Colorado River Grand Canyon:
We went Upper half trip to Phantom Ranch takeout starting at 6:25 AM. Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Light was best in the first two hours.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5.
Already planning the next one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal.
Trail
Side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Water
Side streams offered cleaner source.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
💡
General
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Trust the cairns.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Phone battery backup.
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