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 Dripping Springs - Grand Canyon, AZPrint Full | Basic
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Difficulty 3    Route Finding
Distance Round Trip 6.3 miles
Trailhead Elevation 6,700 feet
Elevation Gain -1,500 feet
Accumulated Gain 1,900 feet
Avg Time Round Trip 3.5 hours
Author joe bartels
 Descriptions 195
 Routes 471
 Photos 7,087
 Trips 1,930 map  (10,082 Miles)
 Age 43
 Location Phoenix, AZ
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40  2013-05-04
 Boucher / Hermit Loop
 Tough_Boots
45  2013-05-04
 Boucher / Hermit Loop
 John9L
45  2013-05-04
 Boucher Hermit Loop
 chumley
16  2013-03-28 cactuscat
25  2013-03-24
 Tonto Trail: Boucher Trai
 Dave1
17  2013-03-15
 Boucher Trail
 nonot
4  2013-03-02
 Hermit Trail
 nikorock28
15  2013-02-23 Kel1969
4  2013-02-23
 Boucher Trail
 toddak
5  2012-10-20 vancar
18  2012-07-07 cactuscat
12  2011-06-22 JuanJaimeiii
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Canyon Stroll
by joe bartels

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My first hike into the Grand Canyon left me with mixed feelings. The Canyon is beautiful. Now the Grand part must be referring to the crowds of people. The lack of parking and mind boggling entrance fees are just part of the package. If your mind is set on a relaxing hike into a breath taking canyon where your heart cries go to Canyon de Chelly. =) In all fairness, the employees of the park are very friendly.

Okay Welcome to the Grand Canyon! The hike to Dripping Springs is about six miles round trip. Begin at Hermits Rest and follow the Hermits Trail down into the Canyon. Midway into the hike turn left onto the Dripping Springs Trail. The trail goes back into the alcove where the Dripping Spring is found. As the name states this spring is dripping. The drip is from a wall above and falls into a small pool below.
- Mar 01 1998 joe bartels

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Water / Source:none
Preferred Start8 AM Cell Phone SignalNo Sunrise5:18am Sunset7:33pm
Road / VehiclePaved - Car Okay
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GCNP - $25 per car Entrance Fee :: Overnight/Backpacking Permits

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To Hermits Rest Trailhead
From Flagstaff head west on I-40 for 30.4 mi to SR-64. Turn right/north and follow SR-64 55 miles to the park. You will receive a map & information at the GC park entrance.

Hermits Rest is at the west end of Hermit Road. Hermit Road is a restricted area, you must take the free-bus. Keep in mind the bus ride is over a half hour long each way when planning your hike.

Backpackers with a valid backcountry permit can drive private vehicles to the Hermit trailhead. A numerical code (provided by the Backcountry Information Center) is needed to open the Hermit Transfer access gate. Use the keypad mounted on the steel post that supports the gate to enter this code. Drive to Hermits Rest and follow the dirt road 1⁄4 mile beyond the end of the pavement to the trailhead.

During the winter the Hermit Road is open to private vehicles and no special access is required.

From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 239 mi - about 3 hours 58 mins
From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 344 mi - about 5 hours 28 mins
From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 91.9 mi - about 1 hour 49 mins
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.


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