Boucher Trail - Backpack and Hike near Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
~Hermit Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA,Grand Canyon Village,Arizona
36.06075558, -112.21212275
Address: ~Hermit Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
GPS: 36°3'38.7"N 112°12'43.6"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 18.20 miles
Trail Type: Out & Back
Hike Difficulty: Advanced
Elevation Gain: 5557 feet

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Backpack and Hike

Boucher Trail is a 17.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Grand Canyon, Arizona that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and backpacking and is best used from March until October. Courtesy of alltrails.com

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

  1. Head west (344 ft)
  2. Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
  3. Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.4 mi)
  4. Turn left to stay on Village Loop Drive (0.5 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Hermit Rd
    Restricted usage road
    (1.0 mi)
  6. Turn left
    Restricted usage road
    (0.7 mi)
  7. Turn left onto Hermit Rd
    Restricted usage road
    (5.0 mi)
  8. Turn right to stay on Hermit Rd
    Restricted usage road
    Destination will be on the left
    (0.2 mi)
or

Directions from South Entrance Station: Drive northward on South Entrance Drive to the East Rim Drive/West Rim Drive junction. Bear left on to West Rim Drive and follow it 8 miles, through Grand Canyon Village, to Hermits Rest. The West Rim Drive is open to private vehicles from October through March. At all other times a free shuttle takes visitors to Hermits Rest. The Hermit trail leads southwestward from Hermits Rest. Follow it one and a half miles to the Dripping Springs Trail. This will take you to Boucher Trail. Courtesy of alltrails.com

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