Pima Point - Hermits Rest (Red) Route

Eastbound and westbound shuttles use this bus stop at Pima Point

NPS

Quick Facts

Significance:

Shuttle Bus Stop — Hermit Road (Red) Route

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.
   

Pima Point is of the few places where it is possible to hear the Colorado River from the rim of Grand Canyon, on a relatively quiet day, and when wind conditions are just right.

Wait for the shuttle to pull away, then be as quiet as possible, and you may be able to hear the faint roar of Granite Rapid far below, a sound which just barely hints at the power of a river more than 3 miles (4.8 km) away.

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

From the Pima Point shuttle stop, one can board buses traveling both outbound towards Hermits Rest and inbound towards Grand Canyon Village.

From the Pima Point shuttle stop, inbound buses stop at the following locations on their way back to the Village:

• 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.