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Hermit Trail (South Rim)
The Hermit trail day hikes are to Santa Maria Springs and Dripping Spring. Trail conditions are tougher
than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails. Allow extra hiking time because of trail conditions.
Hiking boots a must. Only recommended for experienced desert hikers.
Everyone needs to carry water! A common mistake is not carrying water and not carrying enough water.
When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water; carrying for the group is a common mistake.
Always remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you will be using alot of energy when hiking the canyon.
Trailhead Information below
YIELD to Hikers going Up-Hill. |
|
Trail Condition: |
Steep, rocky, and strenuous. Unmaintained trail. Some shade on trail, varies on time of day. |
|
Directions to Trailhead: |
By shuttle bus, NO private vehicles allowed. Trail begins 500 feet west of Hermits Rest. |
|
Trailhead Elevation: |
6640 Feet |
|
Services: |
NO Assistance on Trail. |
|
Note: |
NO treated water along trail. ALL water MUST be treated! |
| Destination |
Distance (in Miles) |
Elevation Feet
(Destination) |
Services: W = Water; T = Toilet/Restroom; E = Emergency Phone |
| To Destination |
Round
Trip |
Services |
Notes |
| W |
T |
E |
| Waldron Trail Junction |
1.5 |
3 |
5400 |
|
|
|
Junction Sign (right at Jct.) No water. |
| Hermit Trail Junction |
1.75 |
3.5 |
5200 |
|
|
|
Junction Sign (Hermit / Dripping Spring) |
SANTA MARIA SPRINGS ROUTE (right at Hermit Trail junction sign) |
| Santa Maria Springs |
2.25 |
4.5 |
4880 |
X |
|
|
MUST treat water! Rest Shelter. |
DRIPPING SPRING ROUTE (left at Hermit Trail junction sign) |
| Boucher Trail Junction |
2.75 |
5.5 |
5270 |
|
|
|
Junction Sign (left at Jct.) |
| Dripping Spring |
3.25 |
6.5 |
5680 |
X |
|
|
MUST treat water! Use extra caution along narrow sections. |
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Hermit Trail (South Rim)
The Hermit trail day hikes are to Santa Maria Springs and Dripping Spring. Trail conditions are tougher
than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails. Allow extra hiking time because of trail conditions.
Hiking boots a must. Only recommended for experienced desert hikers.
Everyone needs to carry water! A common mistake is not carrying water and not carrying enough water.
When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water; carrying for the group is a common mistake.
Always remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you will be using alot of energy when hiking the canyon.
Trailhead Information below
YIELD to Hikers going Up-Hill. |
|
Trail Condition: |
Steep, rocky, and strenuous. Unmaintained trail. Some shade on trail, varies on time of day. |
|
Directions to Trailhead: |
By shuttle bus, NO private vehicles allowed. Trail begins 500 feet west of Hermits Rest. |
|
Trailhead Elevation: |
6640 Feet |
|
Services: |
NO Assistance on Trail. |
|
Note: |
NO treated water along trail. ALL water MUST be treated! |
| Destination |
Distance (in Miles) |
Elevation Feet
(Destination) |
Services: W = Water; T = Toilet/Restroom; E = Emergency Phone |
| To Destination |
Round
Trip |
Services |
Notes |
| W |
T |
E |
| Waldron Trail Junction |
1.5 |
3 |
5400 |
|
|
|
Junction Sign (right at Jct.) No water. |
| Hermit Trail Junction |
1.75 |
3.5 |
5200 |
|
|
|
Junction Sign (Hermit / Dripping Spring) |
SANTA MARIA SPRINGS ROUTE (right at Hermit Trail junction sign) |
| Santa Maria Springs |
2.25 |
4.5 |
4880 |
X |
|
|
MUST treat water! Rest Shelter. |
DRIPPING SPRING ROUTE (left at Hermit Trail junction sign) |
| Boucher Trail Junction |
2.75 |
5.5 |
5270 |
|
|
|
Junction Sign (left at Jct.) |
| Dripping Spring |
3.25 |
6.5 |
5680 |
X |
|
|
MUST treat water! Use extra caution along narrow sections. |
