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Grand Canyon Rim to River was crowded

Mar 16-16, 20263 people1 min read
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Xinyi Liu

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Compared to the long trails, Grand Canyon Rim to River is: We went Bright Angel down to river camps with a South Kaibab exit starting at 5:35 AM. Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them. 10/10 would recommend.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.

Trail

Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.

Water

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

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Carry a small trash bag.
  • Do not trust parking to work out.
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