Hermit's Rest

Hermit's Rest is a structure built in 1914 at the western end of Hermit Road in Grand Canyon Village at the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States. The main structure of Hermit's Rest was designed by southwest architect Mary Colter. Hermit's Rest is the westernmost stop on the south rim and now contains a snack bar and gift shop. It was built as a rest area for tourists on coaches operated by the Fred Harvey Company on the way to Hermit Camp. The building was designed to appear to be a natural stone formation, closely tied to the land. Colter selected furnishings that are included in the National Historic Landmark designation.

It was one of four Mary Jane Colter Buildings that, as a set, was added to the National Register of Historic Places and declared to be a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

The Hermit Trail, a hiking trail that extends to the Colorado River, begins about ¼ mile beyond the shuttle bus stop at Hermit's Rest. Hermit's Rest also represents the western terminus of the Rim Trail.

Notes

See also

  • List of National Register of Historic Places entries
  • National Register of Historic Places

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Shannon Jeropke
27 June 2022
The trails here are only for those experienced enough and who have all of the appropriate gear.
Stephen Savage
18 July 2013
Hiking down to Santa Maria Spring was amazing!
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10 July 2023
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Ashana Jones
27 May 2012
Bring water bottles and pay with smaller bills and use all ur change at the snack bar.
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0.1km from West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, GRAND CANYON, AZ 86023, USA Get directions
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