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21 Miles: Hiking the Hermit Trail, Grand Canyon, Ariz.
By HikingOn | April 15, 2009
A strenuous trail for experienced Grand Canyon hikers, I hiked the Hermit Trail from Hermit’s Rest to Granite Rapids and back. *There’s another part to my story, someone who was in the background, but the reason behind my successful solo hike. Eric Stanley, a supervisor at the Grand Canyon General Store and top-notch in wilderness and adventure sports, advised me — especially on how much water was needed for a trail like this. He loaned me some of his gear, saving me on costly rentals. He …
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Topics: Hiking | 23 Comments »
July 3rd, 2007 at 7:34 am
Love it. Love the video, love the music, love the girl!
You are now officially my hero!
July 4th, 2007 at 6:52 am
Wow, that’s quite the accomplishment. Did you bring any tunes with you to listen to while hiking?
July 15th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
awesome, I just did the Hermit to Tonto and up The BA.
July 25th, 2007 at 4:34 am
You are amazing! Thanks for sharing your video. Even with running out of water you kept a ‘cool’ head and managed to keep yourself safe. I can only hope to do what you did in 1-2 years if I’m lucky
(but not brave enuf anymore to go it alone!!!) Stay safe and Hike On Sister!
September 13th, 2007 at 5:31 am
Im glad you made it alive i wont to go to someday .I know now to take more water to.
October 15th, 2007 at 3:53 am
I backpacked to the bottom about about 20 years ago along this trail. It was still maintained then and was the toughest day I had (full pack with water). Start of a 7 day going across and then out the North Rim. Super shape at the end. Fond memories of the Hermit campsite and the pool. The Park charged no fees then and now they can’t maintain the trails! What are the fees for?
October 15th, 2007 at 3:55 am
Thanks for posting the video. Brings back fond memories of the Canyon. Good to see that young people are getting into the outdoors, the spirit lifting experiences and the soul searching challenges, too.
November 4th, 2007 at 3:59 am
oooohhh! I am impressed! I’m also sharing your vid with some friends. The 4 of us did a GC rim to rim in Sept ‘04 and are now planning a Sept ‘08 adventure. Thank you SO much for sharing!
December 9th, 2007 at 6:03 am
In the overhang above the falls….. be careful about where you put any peanut butter or rice….. The skunks figured you all out many years ago. I remember thinking one morning of what I had to do today. I couldn’t think of much except rather to lather my hair next to the waterfall or to just pick the white stuff out of the mushrooms. J.L Duncan 1969.
December 13th, 2007 at 3:01 am
I love it. Just got back from a solo Boucher-Tonto-Hermit Loop myself. I give her credit for facing this type of challenge alone, particularly as a female. It changes you. I’m glad she got out O.K.
December 14th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Excellent account of your hike down the difficult Hermit Trail. By yourself, that is a bit wild. I camped at the same spot in 2002. The trail is so remote that I felt like an early explorer. I especially liked the sandsone pavement blocks located near the top of the trail. This trail is an excellent outdoor adventure. Good luck on future hikes.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
cool thanks
April 17th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Its indeed lovely. October seems best time to explore.
May 15th, 2008 at 5:47 am
That is really beautiful. We are going to the Grand Canyon this summer, really wish I could do that but I am an extreme novice.
September 1st, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Very cool! I did Bright Angel Trail to the ranch and back a few years ago. I plan to be back and tackel this one.
January 24th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
thank ya very much for sharing this with us! extremely beautiful!
February 6th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Thanks for the video – it was awesome! I did the South Rim to the Ranch, then back up last year. My wife and I also did the hike to Havasu Falls in May of 08 – both were awesome hikes.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Excellent Video, and very clear, what camera did you use? More to come I hope.. Thanks For Showing us. Paul from uk.
March 6th, 2009 at 3:38 am
Looks amazing might be going there in 2 weeks
March 8th, 2009 at 12:59 am
86 at the rim and you went down and back, that’s how people die. Try hiking in the spring or fall.
March 18th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Holy cow, just stumbled across this somehow. Nice video, Holden says meow
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 am
You rock and only those who push the limits can understand why. I give you 5 stars.
April 9th, 2009 at 4:14 am
Girl, you’ve got more courage than some guys I know that would even think o hiking this trail…..very gutsy. I hope you didn’t hike it alone…NO WAY?…Did you really hike it alone?