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Along Hermit Road on the South Rim, the shuttle stop at Monument Creek Vista marks the start of the Greenway Trail. The Hermit Road section of the Greenway Trail accommodates hikers, bicyclists, and visitors using wheelchairs. The trail meets Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas. Much of the trail follows the 1912 alignment of Hermit Road. There are six overlooks, including Pima Point, in addition to multiple resting areas along the trail. NPS photo by Michael Quinn.

The newly improved Hermit Road has some of the best Grand Canyon views that you can see anywhere. Once you get out to Hopi Point, the Colorado River comes into view, and on a quiet day at Pima Point, you can hear the roar of the Colorado River as it crashes through Granite Rapid.

Access is by commercial tour bus or free park shuttle bus, (Service between March 1 – November 30) which gives you the chance to look at the scenery, while someone else does the driving. The shuttle buses are great when you use them in conjunction with the rim trail —you can get off at one stop, enjoy a scenic walk along the rim, and then get back on the bus at the next stop. Or if you feel like taking a longer walk, fill a backpack with food and water, then take the shuttle bus out to Hermit’s Rest and day hike the Rim Trail the 8 miles (11 km) back to the Village.

If you enjoy bicycling, Hermit Road is probably the best place in the park. There is far less traffic out there since private vehicles are not permitted between March 1 and November 30. There are three miles of dedicated Greenway Trail for cyclists as well as hikers.

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Source Grand Canyon Nat. Park: Shuttle at Monument Creek Vista 5744
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Camera location36° 03′ 45.11″ N, 112° 12′ 35.83″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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