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Hermits Rest
Categories: Culture & History
Location: All
Intensity: 1
Duration: 1-3 hours
Directions:
From Grand Canyon Village, take the free west rim shuttlebus to Hermits Rest.
Maps: Printable Map
This National Historical Landmark is the final stop along the west rim shuttlebus tour.
Intensity: 1, Duration: 1-3 hours, Location: All
Description
Hermits Rest is the end of the line for the west rim shuttlebus, and has a small visitors center complete with a snack bar, a gift shop, restrooms and water. Though the building is surrounded by sparse pine growth, visitors can still get excellent views into the canyon from the rim. Off to the west is Yuma Point, reached only by a hike along the Boucher Trail.
Dates Open
Year round
Elevation
6,640 feet
Points of Interest
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Hermits Rest
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Hermit Trailhead
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Visitors center
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Snack bar
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Gift shop
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Restrooms and water
History
The "hermit" refers to Louis D. Boucher, a French Canadian prospector who arrived at the Grand Canyon in 1891 and operated a copper mine and tourist camp. He lived alone in the canyon for twenty years.
The structure at Hermits Rest was designed by the architect Mary Jane Colter and built in 1914. Much like the Desert View Watchtower, Hopi House and Lookout Studio, Hermits Rest was designed so that it gave the appearance of emerging from the landscape versus marring the grandeur and natural scenery of the canyon.
Related Information
Additional Maps
Additional printable maps of the Grand Canyon area are available courtesy of the National Park Service. Visit our general Maps page for more information.
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