Finally got to Grand Canyon Rim to River
Feb 18-18, 20263 people1 min read
T
Tariq Hassan
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Grand Canyon Rim to River reminded me why I do this.
We took North Kaibab to inner canyon camp with a next-day climb out with 3 people. Started around 5:35 AM when wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. The trail upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them. Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=3, views=4
Some trips stay with you.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
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