Grand Canyon Rim to River report: pacing mattered
Mar 20-20, 20265 people1 min read
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Scott Wright
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Grand canyon rim to river w/ the pup.
We went bright angel down to river camps w/ a south kaibab exit starting at 6:00 am. Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=4, views=4
your mileage may vary.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Break in boots at home.
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