Dripping Springs Trail

The Dripping Springs Trail is a hiking route in the Grand Canyon that winds through red rock formations and leads to a spring emerging from a sandstone cliff. The path traverses different elevations and reveals various rock layers and vegetation zones along the way.

The route follows sections of an old wagon path that once connected early settlements in the Grand Canyon region during the territorial era. This historic connection shows how travelers and settlers once navigated these demanding routes.

The trail provides access to geological formations and desert ecosystems that demonstrate the natural processes that shaped the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

The trailhead is at Hermits Rest, reachable by car in winter and by shuttle bus during warmer months. Bring plenty of water and sun protection as shade is limited and weather can change quickly.

At the spring, a small natural pool forms where ferns grow from the moist rock face and continuously drip water. This green oasis appears surprisingly lush in the midst of the dry desert landscape.

Location: Arizona

GPS coordinates: 36.05560,-112.22400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27