Grand Canyon Rim to River thoughts
Mar 17-18, 20262 people1 min read
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Zoe Hughes
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Grand Canyon Rim to River by the numbers:
- Route: Bright Angel down to river camps w/ a South Kaibab exit
- Weather: Clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river.
- Trail: Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
- Water: Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.
- Crowds: packed
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=5, views=5
Bottom line: Tell someone your plan.
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
Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
💡
General
- •Extra socks change everything.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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