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West Rim Drive
West Rim Drive
South Rim
view websiteHermit's Rest
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
928-638-7888
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West Rim Drive Description
A 7-mile stretch of road located between the historic Grand Canyon Village and Hermit's Rest, the West Rim (also called Hermit's Road) is not to be confused with the newly developed area known as Grand Canyon West, which is a five-hours drive away. Beware, the 16-mile round trip will take you longer than you expect, because you'll need to keep stopping for photo ops!
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Kid Tips
School-Age Kids: Give budding photographers their own disposable cameras so they can snap the scenery from the back seat.
Planning Notes
- Route is seasonal. Note that from March 1 to November 30, the road is closed to private cars, and you can only take a shuttle bus.
- Bring water and snacks. If you take the shuttle bus there are seven stops between start and finish, and none offer food or beverages.
Just the Facts
Hours: In the summer, buses run about every 15 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to sunset. From 5:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m., they run every 30 minutes; from sunset to 7:45 p.m., every 30 minutes.
Fees: Free
Recommended Time: 2 to 4 hours
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