Scenic Free Shuttle Bus Route on Hermit Road (Red Route)

Park Ranger Patrick Gamman takes a ride on the free RED / HERMIT shuttle, Grand Canyon's most scenic bus ride, and interviews the drivers for an inside look .

On the scenic and historic Hermit Road, from March through November, the road is closed to private vehicles and shuttle buses provide transportation between the Village Route Transfer Station and Hermits Rest (7 miles/ 11 km) with stops at nine canyon overlooks. During the return trip, buses stop only at Hermits Rest, Pima, Mohave, and Powell Points. 75 minutes round trip.

June, July, and August buses run every:
30 minutes 4:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset
30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset

September buses run every:
30 minutes 5:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset
30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset

Learn more here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hermit-road.htm

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