So I did Grand Canyon Rim to River...
Apr 8-9, 20266 people1 min read
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Felix Turner
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Family-friendly notes on Grand Canyon Rim to River.
We went North Kaibab to inner canyon camp with a next-day climb out starting at 5:10 AM. Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
10/10 would recommend.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Wave at other hikers.
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