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West Rim Trail

Hike on West Rim Trail to Hermit's Rest Point From Grand Canyon Village via Trailview Overlook, Maricopa Point, Powel Point, Hopi Point, Mohave Point, The Abyss and Pima Point in the Grand Canyon National Park. #Hiking #Canyon #Mountain #Nature #Park #Forest

  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 771 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,154 m
  • Elevation loss: 824 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,986 m

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  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 771 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,154 m
  • Elevation loss: 824 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,986 m

About this trail

Name: West Rim Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Rim Trail, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States (36.05717 -112.14458)

End: Hermits Rest Access, Coconino County, Arizona, United States (36.06219 -112.21109)

Coordinates: 36.05676 -112.21109 36.07445 -112.14458

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