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it to you, either. (...) Says Elizabeth
Arizona is a glorious outdoors state. Rather far from Flagstaff you run into Hermit Trail, but it sure is a a magnificent backcountry hiking trail. Each hiking trail in Arizona is different from the others. Sometimes this hiking trail
| | gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a one trailhead trail, so you're looking at an in and out hike. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. High temperatures at Hermit Trail through the summertime are in the 70's; the overnight is a little chillier of course, regularly in the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Hermit Trail. Hermit Trail is 16.8 miles long; it's considered | |
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a longer trek. This trail has a total elevation difference of 4,438 feet, and that is higher than average. If you happen to be in Arizona, why not go backcountry hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Hermit Trail
in Coconino County, Arizona is a magnificent place for getting out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding region. This trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may
need to dress differently at different elevations. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 2.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. At Hermit Trail you don’t see much rain; January is the wettest month with most snow, and the driest of
the months is June. Hermit Trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced trekkers looking for a wonderful challenge. Arizona has plenty of fine hiking trails, and one of these is Hermit Trail
in Coconino County.
Briefly about the general area:
Grand Canyon National Park is a good place close to Hermit Trail, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Ninetyfour Mile Creek. Places like Hermit Basin are delightful to check out, and there are some magnificent
whitewater spots on Colorado River.
Near Hermit Trail you find perfect locations like Travertine Canyon; do put some time aside to spend at Fourmile Spring since you're here at Hermit Trail. Hindu Amphitheater is a good location. There's so much to do here at Hermit Trail that
you need to camp here for a while, Visitor Center Campground is a great site for that. Santa Maria Spring is always fun to check out, and you are close to Point Sublime if you're here.
This is no site for people who don’t like to have a good time. Take a little trip to Hermit
Creek if you're here at Hermit Trail. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Hermit Trail has to offer, you can camp at Trailer Village.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.061, Longitude -112.2113
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 16.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Total elevation difference: 4438 feet
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The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon
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5 miles away
Guests of The Grand Hotel enjoy gateway access to Grand Canyon National Park and a variety of recreational activities. The lodge, built in 1998, features the classic architecture and decor of America'...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Flagstaff, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Flagstaff, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Hermit Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hermit Trail, Coconino County, Arizona
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| | Trails Near Hermit Trail:
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Boucher Trail, Coconino
County
, 1 miles away, 18.4 hiking miles, 4436 feet elevation difference |
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Dripping Springs Trail, Coconino
County
, 2 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1838 feet elevation difference |
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Tonto Trail, Coconino
County
, 4 miles away, 81.8 hiking miles, 4722 feet elevation difference |
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Bright Angel Trail, Coconino
County
, 6 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 4478 feet elevation difference |
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South Kaibab Trail, Coconino
County
, 9 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 4533 feet elevation difference |
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Clear Creek Trail, Coconino
County
, 11 miles away, 33.2 hiking miles, 4470 feet elevation difference |
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Tiyo Point Trail, Coconino
County
, 11 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 678 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hermit Trail:
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Colorado River, Coconino/ Mohave County
County
, 30 miles away, Class I-V - 230 miles long (Lees Ferry to Lake Mead) |
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| | National Parks Near Hermit Trail:
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Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon - AZ
, 5 miles away |
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Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia - AZ
, 54 miles away |
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ
, 64 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Hermit Trail:
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GRAND CANYON, Grand Canyon
, 5 miles away |
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The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon
, 5 miles away |
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Red Feather Lodge, Grand Canyon
, 5 miles away |
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Canyon Plaza Resort, Grand Canyon
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon
, 8 miles away |
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