Grand Canyon Rim to River report: harder than we thought
Feb 16-17, 20263 people1 min read
M
Malachi Corliss
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Cannot believe I finally did Grand Canyon Rim to River!
We went South Kaibab descent with one night at Bright Angel area starting at 5:35 AM. 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, 3 difficulty, 4 scenery.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 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
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Tell someone your plan.
- •First aid kit is mandatory.
- •Keep music in your ears only.
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