Location: Northern Arizona
Distance: 9.8 miles from Hermits Rest (trail-head) to Hermits Rapids; 7 miles to Tonto Trail
Difficulty: strenuous
Elevation Change: 6,700 feet to 2,300 feet (Colorado River)
Time of Year Best: Year round (very hot in summer)
Recommended Map:
Trails Illustrated Grand Canyon East #262
Summary: The hike down the hermit trail is beautiful, steep and
rocky. There is not words for the wonders and beauty that unroll as one
descends into the Grand Canyon. But haste not and marvel not while
hasting, there is ample opportunity to twist an ankle especially when
laden with a heavy pack. Park staff stopped maintaining this trail in
1931, but fairly consistent hiker traffic has been sufficient in
maintaining an impression that would be tough to miss. There are
several small stretches that have been covered by the flow of falling
rocks resting until a time unknown. Carefully maneuver these obstacles
and enjoy the beauty. The hike to Hermit Rapids is 9.8 miles. The hike
to the Tonto Trail turnoff is a long 7 miles.
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