Back from Colorado River Grand Canyon: standard trip
Apr 5-5, 20263 people1 min read
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Garrick Hollis
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Local perspective on Colorado River Grand Canyon.
We went Multi-week journey through the Grand Canyon starting at 5:35 AM. Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal. Side canyon hikes at famous stops.
Questions welcome.
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
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
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