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Hermit Trail

Hermit Trail

This is a steep, unmaintained, rocky trail that descends from the South Rim to the river, passing fossilized reptile tracks and abandoned camps from the early 1900s along the way. The trailhead is just beyond Hermit's Rest and is accessible via shuttle bus. There is no water available along this tra

il, and shade is scarce during the summer. This trail also provides access to Dripping Springs and Santa Maria Spring. Round-trip distances to waypoints are: Dripping Springs Trail junction (3.2 mi / 5.1 km with 1400 ft / 427 m of elevation change), Hermit Camp (14.0 mi / 22.4 km with 3840 ft / 1171 m of elevation change), Colorado River (17 mi / 27.2 km with 4240 ft / 1293 m of elevation change).

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