Hermit Trail | |
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Length | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) |
Location | Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States |
Trailheads | Colorado River Hermit's Rest, Grand Canyon South Rim |
Use | Hiking |
Elevation change | 4,240 ft (1,290 m) |
Highest point | South Rim, 6,640 ft (2,020 m) |
Lowest point | Colorado River, 2,400 ft (730 m) |
Difficulty | Very Strenuous |
Season | Year Round |
Sights | Grand Canyon Colorado River |
Hazards | Severe Weather Overexertion Dehydration Flash Flood |
The Hermit Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. This trail provides access to a historic area of Grand Canyon and offers a more challenging route to the Colorado River for more experienced canyon hikers.