Hopi Point - Hermits Rest (Red) Route

Hopi Point is one of the most popular viewpoints along Hermit Road, especially for sunset.

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Quick Facts

Significance:

Scenic Overlook - Shuttle Bus Stop

Amenities

3 listed

Bicycle - Rack, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Wheelchair Accessible

NOT IN SERVICE DURING WINTER

Hermit Road is open to private vehicles (under 22 feet) during the months of December, January and Februay, when there is no bus service.

• Between March 1, and November 30, Hermit Road can only be accessed by the free Hermits Rest (Red) Route shuttle bus, on foot, bicycle, or by commercial tour.

Nearby:

• Canyon Overlook
• Vault Toilets
• Canyon Rim Trail

This shuttle stop is actually just west Hopi Point, and is a short walk on a paved footpath to a wider, more open vista. From the bus stop, face the canyon, then follow the path to the right (east) to Hopi Point.

Also, the only restroom along Hermit Road between Grand Canyon Village and Hermits Rest is located at Hopi Point.

Hopi Point is especially popular for those seeking an overlook for sunrise or sunset.

Throughout the day, the Hermit Road (Red) Route shuttle buses stop here and are only outbound buses, traveling west, to Hermits Rest

However, each day after sunset, special shuttles do stop here to return visitors to the Village. These special shuttles do not stop at the regular shuttle stop, but rather in the large loop at Hopi Point, (directly to the east of the regular stop, near the restroom).

Hermits Rest (Red) Route 

Tentative Spring 2025 Schedule
80 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

• First bus is a 8:00 am. Last bus: one hour after sunset.
• Every 15 minutes: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
• Every 10 minutes: 11:00 am to sunset 
• Be at a bus stop 30 minutes after sunset

Route Information

OUTBOUND bus stop
From the Hopi Point shuttle stop, all buses travel outbound (west) towards Hermits Rest, then turn around and return to the Village, stopping at the following locations:

• Mohave Point (Outbound)
• The Abyss
• Monument Creek Vista
• Pima Point (Outbound)
• Hermits Rest
• Pima Point (Inbound)
• Mohave Point (Inbound)
• Powell Point (Inbound)
• Village Route Transfer

Shuttle Bus Rules

• No eating or open drink containers.

• No pets allowed on shuttle buses. Service dogs are permitted (as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act).

• Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps and space to carry passengers in wheelchairs. Please note that wheelchairs larger than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 cm x 122 cm) cannot be accommodated on shuttle buses, and most motorized scooters will not fit.

• Collapse strollers before entering the shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.

• Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload their bicycles from the front-facing rack.

• Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.