Hermit Road / West Rim Drive at the South Rim

The Grand Canyon South Rim is, as the name refers to, at the southern end of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. There are spectacular viewpoints in the South Rim region that offer amazing views of the canyon, one of which is located by traveling Hermit Road or West Rim Drive at the South Rim. The Canyon View Information Plaza is the park's visitor facility. Here guests will find the visitor center (Canyon View Center), a large bookstore, and ample restrooms, all within a short walk of Mather Point. Because this facility was designed as the terminus for a mass transit system that is not yet operating, you cannot drive to it. Visitors can park their vehicle and ride the free shuttle or walk the short trail from Mather Point.

A hiking trail, known as the Rim Trail, follows the southern rim from Pipe Creek Vista to Hermits Rest via Hermit Road. The section of the Rim Trail between Pipe Creek Vista and Maricopa Point is paved, and mostly wheelchair accessible. Unpaved portions of the trail, between Maricopa Point and Hermits Rest, are narrow and close to the edge. Bicycles are not permitted on the Rim Trail and steady walking shoes are highly encouraged.