Hermit's Rest

The last stop on my Grand Canyon visit. Ended the day with a beautiful sunset and the colors were amazing of the canyon and the sky! The grand canon was so amazing and I loved all the stops. I first did the south kabob hike and view points then made my way to the west side of the canyon to hit the many view points along the ways. I probably stopped at about six viewpoints from the kabob hike/viewpoint, but there were so many other viewpoints and stops to see along the way as well, unfortunately I was running out of time and sunlight. At hermits rest there’s this viewpoint then there’s a really big cool looking hike that I didn’t get to on but it looked amazing, it will take you further west and down the canyon! There were bathrooms here and a gift shop! Plenty of parking too. I posted some of the “few” things I brought while there, lots of cool stickers and shirts and other cool finds there too. If you’re heading to this this is the furthest point you can drive on the south side visit. If your here I highly recommend coming down this far to see this or hike and the all the other amazing view points on the way. If your here I have time as well I would recommend attempting the hike or some it! The bus route can and will bring you down this far as well if you needed that. Helpful people working inside the gift shop if you had any questions as well. Enjoy!

Another beautiful spot at the end of the road of the southern viewpoints. Got to see a lot more wildlife over here. We seen elk and goats, someone also said they seen a bear. Cute little gift shop located here as well, better pricing than the welcome center. Wish I knew about this, before I bought a lot of stuff at the welcome center that I could have got here for cheaper. Nice little trail here as well. Good spot for lunch and some rest

TL;DR: Hermits Rest at the Grand Canyon is a scenic stop with restrooms, a gift shop, and incredible views. Limited parking, so plan accordingly. Hermits Rest, located on the western edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, is a great place to start your exploration of the Hermits Rest Trail. This scenic spot features pit toilet restrooms, a gift shop, a small café, and breathtaking views that stretch for miles. The location is at the end of a loop road, and parking is limited, so be prepared for that. It’s a neat stop to take in the beauty of the Grand Canyon while grabbing a snack or souvenir before hitting the trail. Definitely worth checking out!

Must see. My husband and I watched the sunset here our first night. The gift shop has the original fire place inside. The history here is rich with historic plaques and pictures. The views are incredible. Not too busy if you arrive right by 5. The sun set was at 5:25. After, the parking lot is packed by 5:15.

Well worth the extra ride out there. Rustic building on the side of a cliff with spectacular views of Grand Canyon. Gifts and snacks available.

I would've given this a 5 star if the telescopes were in operating conditions. They have 2 right outside the gift shop where there is a spectacular view & both were out of order 😔. Water refill areas were clean & the water was very cold. It's a really beautiful area. Glad we made it to this point.

This is the westernmost stop of the Grand Canyon South Rim/Village area. There are souvenirs and light foods inside the building proper as well as bathrooms outside near the trail. A portion of the Colorado River is visible from this viewpoint.

A peaceful retreat - in glamping style, with hot chocolate, ice cream, coffee, and a gift shop at your disposal. Visiting in winter has its perks - one, you can drive your own car instead of waiting for the shuttle as in the summer months. Two, it was a lot less crowded this time around than what I remember from our previous summertime visit. Views from the West end of the South rim are gorgeous - as are from any other point. Lots of interesting viewpoints on the way to the Hermit’s rest, my favorite being The Abyss.