Grand Canyon Village in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rest House

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 9, 2016

1. Rest House Marker

Inscription. Your visit and rest here is part of a long tradition started in 1914 with the opening of Hermits Rest. After an 8-mile (13 km) buggy ride, you would be greeted by the resident caretaker and offered a refreshing drink to clear the dust from your throat. The smell of mules nearby may have filled the air and smoke wafted a pleasant scent from the stone fireplace. After a short walk you would return to El Tovar, or ride a mule the 7.5 miles (12 km) to Hermit Camp for a delightful meal and restful sleep.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 36° 3.736′ N, 112° 12.655′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on Hermits Road, on the right when traveling south. This is at the end of Hermits Road at the entrance of Hermits Rest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hermits Road, Grand Canyon AZ 86023, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

on the Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hermit's Rest (here, next to this marker); A Trail, a Camp, and a "Hermit" (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Best Section (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hermit Camp (approx. 0.9 miles away); Down Memory Lane (approx. 1.1 miles away); Colonel Claude Hale Birdseye (approx. 3.2 miles away); Orphan Mine (approx. 3.4 miles away); Early Explorer (approx. 3.4 miles away).

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 9, 2016

2. Rest House Marker

National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 9, 2016

3. National Historic Landmark

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 9, 2016

4. Rest House Marker

Louis Boucher image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 9, 2016

5. Louis Boucher

Legend tells that prospector Louis Boucher was the "hermit" for whom the Hermit area was named. In actuality, he operated his own tourist cabins and was a popular canyon guide.

Inside the Hermist Rest House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, December 9, 2016

6. Inside the Hermist Rest House

The rustice design of Hermits Rest was that of Mary Colter, a poineering architect whose distinctive style helped shape architecture of the Southwest and the national parks.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.