The South Rim

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a great place to spend some time relaxing after a hike down to the bottom. There's a road to Hermit's Rest that's only accessible by bus, bike, or on foot, so we took the bus and returned later on our bikes to check out the trail at Hermit's Rest.

A hermit actually lived here way back when, and Bob enjoyed taking a break by the hermit's fireplace.

There are a number of places to stop and enjoy the views of the Canyon from the Hermits Rest Route, and we could see part of the Bright Angel Trail and it's switchbacks from this viewpoint.

You can also see Grand Canyon Village and the hotels and restaurants that are on the south rim, along with the very top of the Bright Angel Trail.

I zoomed my camera and we could see the Bright Angel Trail Three Mile Resthouse. It's a welcomed sight for hikers because there is water available, bathroom facilities, and a little shade.

It looks like we're standing right on the edge of the Canyon, but trust me, this mom will NOT stand close to the edge. Any edge!

The Colorado River can be seen in the middle of this picture.

This route only goes eight miles west of Grand Canyon Village, but it's a great place to see more of the beautiful canyon from the South Rim.

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