Hermit Trail

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Hermit Trail is a rugged, historic hiking route in Grand Canyon National Park that descends steeply from the South Rim toward the Colorado River.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hiking trail
tourist attraction
accessRestrictedTo foot traffic
approximateLength about 8 to 9 miles one way from trailhead to river
builtBy Santa Fe Railway NERFINISHED
constructionPeriod early 20th century
difficulty strenuous
elevationChange over 4,000 feet from rim to river
hasReputationFor rugged terrain
steep descent
hasTrailSurface rocky
unmaintained sections
hazard exposure to extreme heat
limited water sources
loose rock
seasonal ice and snow near the rim
historicalUse access route for early tourism development on the South Rim
access route to Hermit Camp
locatedIn Arizona NERFINISHED
Grand Canyon National Park NERFINISHED
United States of America
surface form: United States
locatedOn South Rim of the Grand Canyon NERFINISHED
maintenanceLevel not regularly maintained to corridor-trail standards
managedBy National Park Service
surface form: U.S. National Park Service
near Hermits Rest Historic District NERFINISHED
notableFeature Hermit Basin NERFINISHED
Hermit Creek NERFINISHED
Santa Maria Spring NERFINISHED
access to Hermit Rapids on the Colorado River
offersViewOf Colorado River NERFINISHED
Grand Canyon inner gorge NERFINISHED
partOf Grand Canyon trail system NERFINISHED
passesThrough Coconino Sandstone NERFINISHED
Hermit Shale NERFINISHED
Redwall Limestone NERFINISHED
Supai Group NERFINISHED
Tonto Group NERFINISHED
popularWith experienced hikers
requires backcountry permit for overnight use
season year-round with best seasons spring and fall
terminatesNear Colorado River NERFINISHED
trailheadAt Hermits Rest NERFINISHED
usedFor backpacking
canyoneering access
hiking

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South Rim hasTrailhead Hermit Trail