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Cannot stop thinking about Grand Canyon Rim to River

Feb 3-5, 20265 people1 min read
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Dylan Murphy

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Dog beta for Grand Canyon Rim to River. We went Bright Angel down to river camps w/ a South Kaibab exit starting at 6:25 AM. Clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river. Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees. 10/10 would recommend.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Clear skies gave us big temperature swings between rim and river.

Trail

Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.

Water

Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Gaiters for scree.
  • Poles help more than you think.
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