From here you can start a hike into the Grand Canyon on the Hermit Trail which intersects with the Boucher Trail or finally leads to the Tonto Trail and the mighty Colorado River after many miles and loss of elevation. If you don’t want to hike that far, you can turn around at Santa Maria Spring which is a nice place with shade, benches and water. For overnight adventures, you need to obtain a backcountry permit from recreation.gov.

At this trailhead there are restrooms, drinking fountains and a gift shop that also sells maps of the area.

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1. Hermit Trail

16.3km

07:54

1,420m

300m

Hike the difficult 10.1-mile Hermit Trail in Grand Canyon National Park, descending 4653 feet to Hermit Rapids on the Colorado River.

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2. Hermit Trail to Santa Maria Spring

3.58km

01:35

510m

Hike the difficult 2.2-mile Hermit Trail to Santa Maria Spring in Grand Canyon National Park, offering rugged terrain and canyon views.

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3. Hermit, Tonto, and Bright Angel Trail Loop

37.6km

14:03

1,580m

1,520m

This difficult 23.4-mile loop in Grand Canyon National Park offers panoramic views, significant elevation changes, and a remote experience.

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Elevation 2,020 m

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Location: Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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Hermit Trailhead, Grand Canyon National Park

1. Hermit Trail

2. Hermit Trail to Santa Maria Spring

3. Hermit, Tonto, and Bright Angel Trail Loop

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