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Hermit Trail

The Hermit trail offers a challenging hike to Santa Maria Springs, 4.5 miles (round trip), and Dripping Spring, 6.5 miles (round trip). This unmaintained trail is steeper, rockier and more difficult than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails. There is little shade. The trail is recommended for experienced desert hikers.

The trailhead is 500 feet west of Hermits Rest. Water from springs must be treated before drinking.

A chart of distances and elevations is below.

The Basics

Location:

Along the South Rim west of Grand Canyon Village

Difficulty:

Difficult

Length:

6.5 mile roundtrip
(to Dripping Spring)

Elevation:

1760 feet

Time to Allow:

6-8 hours

Season:

Hikeable year round

Some More Things to Know

Destination	Distance (in Miles)		Elevation Feet (Destination)	Services: W = Water; T = Toilet/Restroom; E = Emergency Phone
	To Destination	Round Trip		Services			Notes
	To Destination	Round Trip		W	T	E	Notes
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.

Guides & Outfitters


		The Wildland Trekking Company - Grand Canyon
		Grand Canyon


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