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Grand Canyon Rim to River notes: better than expected

Mar 14-15, 20265 people1 min read
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Zhou Chen

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Quick Grand Canyon Rim to River turnaround. 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. Main corridor tread was firm and easy to follow all day. Would do again in a heartbeat.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Clear skies gave us big temperature swings between rim and river.

Trail

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

Water

Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Wave at other hikers.
  • Slow down on muddy sections.
  • Take photos of the permit.
  • Have a turnaround time.
  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
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