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    Grand Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    6-8h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    27.4 km
    Elevation
    This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
    371 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    Hermit’s Rest is the most westerly viewpoint accessible on the Grand Canyon Rim Trail. This route guide details the 27.4 km out and back trip to Hermit’s Rest and back from the Grand Canyon Village. With a relaxed, well-maintained route that features constant canyonside views, this is a great trip on its own or as a warmup for bigger hikes beginning from Hermit’s Rest. Note that there’s a free shuttle to Hermit’s Rest and back should the length of this hike as an out and back be too much for your group.

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    Route Description for Grand Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest

    Hermit’s Rest is the westernmost major viewpoint on the Grand Canyon Rim Trail, and the area is both a destination of its own and a starting point for longer hikes into the canyon. This guide takes you from Grand Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest on the Rim Trail. You’ll have stellar views of the canyon throughout the hike, including from Hopi Point, the viewpoint that extends furthest into the canyon on the South Rim.

    If the distance of this route as an out and back hike is too much for your group, you can easily cut it in half by hiking out to Hermit’s Rest and taking the shuttle back to the canyon. The shuttles run frequently and there is no fee to use them. There’s a shuttle stop right at Hermit’s Rest.

    From the trailhead, you’ll set out along the Rim Trail. Pass Trailview Overlook, then continue north towards Maricopa Point. From here you’ll begin making your way to Hopi Point via Powell Point. Stop to take in the panoramic view before continuing to Mohave Point. The viewpoints don’t get old, we promise. Hike past The Abyss and Pima Point before arriving at Hermit’s Rest. From here, you’ll retrace your steps back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Grand Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest Trailhead

    The trailhead for the hike from the Grand Canyon Village to Hermit’s Rest is off Village Loop Drive.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      March-November

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Good

    • Crowd Levels

      Extreme

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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