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Grand Canyon Rim to River report: some notes

Feb 10-11, 20263 people1 min read
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Joshua Bramwell

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Grand Canyon Rim to River FKT attempt? Not quite, but moved well. We went Bright Angel down to river camps with a South Kaibab exit starting at 4:45 AM. Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees. Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=5, views=5 Plan accordingly.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.

Trail

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

Water

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

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Start earlier than you think.
  • Count your miles.
  • Have a turnaround time.
  • Physical map as backup.
  • Phone battery backup.
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