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 2026Weather
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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