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Outdoors Hermit Road, Grand Canyon

Hopi Point

An outdoor spot in Hermit Road, Grand Canyon, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Hopi Point in Hermit Road, Grand Canyon
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Why go

Hermit Road overlook jutting far into the canyon, with Colorado River views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Grand Canyon, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Bright Angel Trail, 1.3 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
Hermit Road
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Grand Canyon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bright Angel Trail

    Classic switchback trail below the rim; turn around at the 1.5- or 3-mile resthouse.

    Activity · 1.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Arizona Steakhouse

    Southwestern steakhouse at Bright Angel Lodge with big canyon windows.

    Food · 1.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    El Tovar Lounge

    Small lodge bar with a porch overlooking the rim.

    Drinks · 1.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    El Tovar Dining Room

    Historic 1905 lodge dining room steps from the rim.

    Food · 1.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Rim Trail

    Mostly paved path linking overlooks from Yavapai Point toward Hermits Rest.

    Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Yavapai Geology Museum

    Glass-walled museum on the rim that explains the canyon's rock layers.

    Sight · 2.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Hopi Point is a stop on our Grand Canyon & Arizona route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Grand Canyon

Another curated outdoor spot in Grand Canyon. See the full Grand Canyon guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Grand Canyon run from 52°F in December to 99°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Hopi Point itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Grand Canyon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Grand Canyon weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
Coordinates
36.07440, -112.15497
Destination
Grand Canyon, Arizona

Hopi Point: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hopi Point?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Hopi Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hopi Point?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Reach it by free shuttle Mar–Nov; a top sunset spot.

Is Hopi Point free?

Yes, we list Hopi Point as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Hopi Point?

Hopi Point is at Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA, in Hermit Road. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hopi Point?

Hopi Point appears on Grand Canyon & Arizona, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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