--- In grandcanyon@yahoogroups.com, "hrltx" <hrl51@...> wrote:
>
> I've secured a permit for Hermit Creek camp at the end of Sept. and
was
> wondering if anyone could tell me about the trail from Hermit Creek
> camp to the river? Any other info on the Hermit Trail would also be
> appreciated.
> This will be my second trip into the Canyon in the Park. We are
headed
> to Havasu Falls for 3 nights after our trip down the Hermit trail.
>

Hermit Creek is considered the most benign of the non-maintained
trails, but I would caution you to begin your hike out by no later than
7 a.m., and 6 a.m. would be even better. The concern is that you do
not want to be on the Cathedral Stairs in the hot part of the day (10
a.m. to 3 p.m.). Also, make sure you have plenty of water when you
leave camp for the hike out. I recall that the trail from the Hermit
Creek camp to the river is quite short and simple. You should have no
trouble locating it.

Jim Nero