Hermit Trail
NileGuide Expert Says:
Experienced hikers should break out a good pair of boots for this trail. Water is available, but must be treated.
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Address:
P.O. Box 170
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Phone:
520-638-7888
Description:
Give uphill hikers the right-of-way as you descend this steep, rocky trail. On the way back up, you'll appreciate it. The Hermit trail, which is not maintained, but does retain integrity, offers hikes to Santa Maria Spring, a quick 5-mile round trip and Dripping Springs, a 7-mile round trip. The Hermit Trail begins 500 feet west of Hermits Rest. Water from both of these springs is cool and tasty, but must be treated before drinking. If you don't have a water filter, which can be pricey, use iodine tablets. They can be purchased at any outdoors store for only a few dollars.
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