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some challenges on Grand Canyon Rim to River

Feb 10-11, 20265 people1 min read
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Audrey Price

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Grand canyon rim to river by the numbers: route: north kaibab to inner canyon camp w/ a next-day climb out. Weather: clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river.. Trail: stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.. Water: water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.. Crowds: crowded. Check conditions before you go.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

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

Trail

Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.

Water

Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Trust the cairns.
  • Backup headlamp batteries.
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