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Grand Canyon Rim to River report: my two cents

Feb 24-24, 20262 people1 min read
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Runa Hawthorne

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Squeezed Grand Canyon Rim to River into a weekend. We went Bright Angel down to river camps w/ a South Kaibab exit starting at 6:25 AM. Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day. TLDR: Tell someone your plan. Preparation is everything.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.

Trail

Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day.

Water

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

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Download your map before you lose service.
  • Slow down on muddy sections.
  • Tell someone your plan.
  • Bring one extra liter.
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