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Dripping Springs via Dripping Springs and Hermit Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Dripping Springs via Dripping Springs and Hermit Trail

Grand Canyon, Arizona

6.0 mi

Distance

4,324 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 4m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Dripping Springs via Dripping Springs and Hermit Trail is an out-and-back trail in Grand Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 6 miles long and gains 4,324 feet. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,547 ft
Max:2,023 ft
Gain:1,318 ft
Loss:1,318 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,547 ft and 2,023 ft across 6.0 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,547 ft1,706 ft1,864 ft2,023 ft0.0 mi1.5 mi3.0 mi4.5 mi6.0 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,023 ft
End6.0 mi2,023 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · about 1 mi away
County:
Coconino County, AZ
Jurisdiction:
Grand Canyon National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:928-638-7888
  • Address:20 South Entrance Road · Grand Canyon, AZ · 86023
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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