Grand Canyon Rim to River was crowded
Mar 16-18, 20263 people1 min read
M
Matthew McGuire
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Debrief: Grand Canyon Rim to River variables and outcomes.
Timeline:
- 6:50 AM: Started moving
- +1h: Found our pace
- +5h: Turnaround/destination
- Conditions: Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Ratings: 5 overall, 4 difficulty, 4 scenery.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 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
Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Poles help more than you think.
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