Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Permit

standard trip on Grand Canyon Rim to River

Mar 9-11, 20263 people1 min read

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Astrid Poulsen

1 reports

5.0

Difficulty

4

Scenery

5

Trail Conditions

3

Grand Canyon Rim to River w/ all the comforts. We went South Kaibab descent w/ one night at Bright Angel area starting at 6:25 AM clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them. Some trips stay w/ you.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

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

Trail

Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.

Water

We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

•Be friendly at the trailhead.
•Trust the cairns.

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