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| Hermit Trail |
2.5 miles (4.0 km): Hermit trailhead to Santa Maria Springs
7.8 miles (12.6 km): Hermit trailhead to Hermit Creek
9.3 miles (15.0 km): Hermit trailhead to Colorado River
Elevations
6,640 feet (2,024 m): Hermit trailhead
4,880 feet (1,487 m): Santa Maria Springs
2,400 feet (732 m): Colorado River
Trail Conditions
Wilderness Trail. Occasional washouts require some route-finding skill.
Trail Information
The Santa Fe Railway began developing the Hermit Canyon area so that travelers could avoid paying tolls on the Bright Angel Trail. A tramway from Pima Point supplied the tourist camp in Hermit Canyon.
NOTE: Overnight hikers must camp in designated campsites at Hermit Creek and Hermit Rapid. Allow 7 hours to reach Hermit Creek. The trail is rocky and steep, and requires very slow walking.
Information Source - Official Guide to Hiking Grand Canyon by Scott Thybony Buy the Book
