After the springs, the trail continues to the south rim on Eremita Mesa and the trail's western terminus. Eremita Mesa is a remote area of the park and provides no access back to Grand Canyon Village or Hermit's Rest except by unmaintained gravel roads.
Following the springs, the path leads to the southern rim of Eremita Mesa, which serves as the trail's western terminus.  Eremita Mesa is a remote location within the park with no access back to Grand Canyon Village or Hermit's Rest except via unpaved roads.