harder than we thought on Grand Canyon Rim to River
Feb 16-16, 20264 people1 min read
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Anthony Hall
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Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
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Grand Canyon Rim to River.
- Route: South Kaibab descent with one night at Bright Angel area
- Weather: Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.
- Trail: Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
- Water: We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.
- Crowds: light
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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
We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
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