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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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5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
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 Do your homework first.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

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

💡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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