Why did I wait so long to do Grand Canyon Rim to River?
Mar 24-24, 20266 people1 min read
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Lauren Prescott
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Took my time on Grand Canyon Rim to River. No rush.
We went North Kaibab to inner canyon camp w/ a next-day climb out starting at 6:25 AM. Clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Grateful for this one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Clear skies gave us big temperature swings between rim and river.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Keep music in your ears only.
- •Know where water is.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
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