permit check was smooth on Colorado River Grand Canyon
Apr 2-3, 20262 people1 min read
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Ruby Howard
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Budget-friendly Colorado River Grand Canyon approach.
We went Multi-week journey through the Grand Canyon starting at 4:45 AM. Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal. Navigation straightforward with river maps.
Ratings: 5 overall, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery.
The kind of day that resets perspective.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Summer was hot, shoulder seasons ideal.
Trail
Navigation straightforward with river maps.
Water
Water availability never an issue on river.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Study the route at home.
- •Share beta when asked.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Phone battery backup.
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