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Grand Canyon Rim to River thoughts

Feb 15-15, 20265 people1 min read
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Paige Lee

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
First time doing Grand Canyon Rim to River and WOW. 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. The kind of day that resets perspective.

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

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

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Gaiters for scree.
  • Check weather the morning of.
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