Point Sublime - North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona
Point Sublime - North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona
Point Sublime in the Grand Canyon is an incredible overlook on the north rim. We were concerned a little about the road conditions, but found that it's not too hard to get there; most vehicles will be able to make it. The views of the Grand Canyon from Point Sublime are.....sublime may be the best term. Best of all, you can camp there. There are two campsites at Point Sublime. Unfortunately, I can't give a lot of information on how you obtain permits. We drove up to the Back Country Office at the north rim only to be told they were not issuing permits. I couldn't find a way to reserve permits online, but that could be because they aren't issuing any because of COVID. Regardless, Point Sublime was amazing. We will be back, and we will camp there.
You come in on the 67, which eventually leads you to the Back Country Office, near the Grand Canyon north rim Welcome Center. Backtrack a short bit and turn onto Widforss Road, then follow the signs to Point Sublime Road. 4WD is highly recommended. High clearance is nice, but not necessary. After about 16 miles, you come to Point Sublime, which, as I've said, lives up to the name.
You can turn off the 67 earlier and take other roads to get there. We did a reverse loop from Point Sublime taking back roads to Rainbow Point to camp (outside the park - no permits required), catching back up with the 67 to exit.
Whatever your route, Point Sublime offers amazing views of the Grand Canyon. If you're looking for an amazing (and not crowded) overlook, check it out.
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You’re right, Pt. Sublime is phenomenal 😎⭐️🤩🤣
You are doing an amazing job for the AZ tourism industry. If I were governor, I would give you an award of some type. Wish the various govt agencies in charge of our public lands had half of your initiative and wit.
About the Buffalo. I worked at Jacob Lake Inn in 1997 for a summer and there were no Buffalo. Those meadows were pristine. I loved driving up there after work trying to spot deer and enjoy those beautiful meadows. In 2014, I was back in the area and again no Buffalo. Fast forward to 2018, I was again back up there, this time the meadows were littered with Buffalo with dung everywhere! I was not happy. I asked a ranger what was up and I was told the House Rock Ranch went out of business and just let the buffalo go. They migrated up to cooler temps. In 2022, I was up there again, and this time no buffalo. I read an article that said they were probably going to ship most of them off to other places and some sold as meat. Well, they most of done that because I saw no trace of buffalo or their dung...the meadows were thriving! Probably because of the vast amounts of nitrogen they just received from the buffalo over the last 4 years. Anyway, that is the story I now about the buffalo. Now, Point Sublime...jaw dropping is how I describe it. Sorry for the long post.
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
No need to be sorry. That's pretty interesting. We've been back a few times since this trip and no buffalo.
My sister-in-law and I camped at Point Sublime back in 2018 and it was amazing! I planned our entire trip around camping at this one spot. I wish I would've had my KZread channel back then, but I guess that just means I need to go back! We ended up renting a smaller Subaru so we definitely struggled to get there (monsoon season) but I was determined!!! What should've taken us 2 hours to get there, it took us 5 😂 INCREDIBLE place to wake up!
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
I really, really want to go back and camp there. Maybe this year.
We will be at the North rim May 16th - 20th 2023 , I might be the first Truck when they open up after winter. I just hope the road is open when we get there.
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck. Love the North Rim. We just checked out Toroweap a couple of months ago and it was amazing.
I am in Arizona three months out of the year and have been to many of the places you all have been. This is a wonderful jewel of a place you have recommended. Thanks for all your hard work on the videos as I know from personal experience that it’s hard as hell to complete a full video as well as lugging all the equipment around filming and trying to enjoy the scenery. You all rock! Keep up the good stuff.
Too bad you couldn't get camping spots, because it's incredible to be there for sunset and sunrise. I camped there in October 2019 and it was beautiful. I was also there in the mid '80's. Back then the road was passable for a regular car. Not any more, at least not a car that I didn't want to damage. It could probably be done in a 2wd truck, but a 4wd with decent clearance is best. I think Point Sublime is the best rim viewpoint in the Grand Canyon.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
It was absolutely stunning. I need to get back there. I also want to check out Toroweap someday. Been lucky enough to hike the canyon itself since this. I'm hooked.
Thanks for taking us on this trip. I need to retire and see all these beautiful places in your channel. Great editing as always.
What? 4x4 only? Challenge accepted! You'd be surprised where we used to take an old '78 Honda Civic... Of course whenever we got stuck all we had to do was pick it up, and move over the obstacles ;-) Great series! We love your format!
Great production. Even if you didn’t get the “Sublime Spot”, it’s all about the journey and exploration. Cheers to that!
Plannning on going there this summer.
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you can get permits and camp there. That would be epic.
The videos just keep getting better and better. I like the story telling in this one. 👍🏻
Thanks for posting this video and nicely done. My wife and I are heading out to the Grand Canyon area the end of September. After watching this, on a whim, we threw our hat in the ring and faxed in a backcountry permit application this afternoon, fully expecting not to hear back. To my surprise, we got a reply tonight with our permit!! Looking forward to camping on the North Rim! Thanks again for making the time to post such great content.
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome you got it! You're going to absolutely love it.
We were up in flagstaff this aug. and it was hot. Your video has me wanting to go back up to the north rim again. 8000 ft. elevation is perfect for arizona summers. ( especally this hotter than normal summer. WHEW.) Great info guys. thanks.
North Rim is best Rim.
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
Killer spot Jerry! I’m book marking this vid for when we visit the GC👍🏼. Another good vid guys!
You definitely don't need a 4WD to get to Point Sublime. I did it in a rental Nissan Sentra. We did lose a piece of the fairing because of clearance. Any truck/suv would be fine.
Love it man! Keep up the good work!
Another great video guys. We been to both rims of the Grand Canyon and the North Rim is our favorite. The last time we were there, we had a chipmunk as a guest. We have been enjoying your videos. Thank you for all your hard work and effort in making them. Very informative. 👍👍
You two are the best! Absolutely love watching the content that you guys are having so much fun creating!
We are heading to the Grand Canyon in a couple of days, planning on driving Point Sublime road. Thanks for the video.
@thewanderingpinto5979
2 жыл бұрын
We made it out to the point and back! Did not have the Pinto this trip, did it in my 2015 Ford Escape.
Great video! You're making me miss the Big Ditch!! I've never heard of, and never been over to point Sublime off of Windfrrrsss road. I've mostly stuck to the Monument Point area when on the North Rim. When "this" is all over, we'll have to have a big ol' KZread meetup on the North Rim! ;)
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man. Crazy enough, we've only been to the Grand Canyon twice. We had a cabin at Phantom Ranch, but COVID ended that plan. One of these days...
Ok convinced, we are going. Looks like we will have 1 full day at North Rim during our Radical Sabbatical Redux in April 2022. What else do you think we can fit into the day? Thanks. BTW excellent light hearted informative vids, love it.
@JerryArizona
2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking the roads to the north rim will be closed in April, unfortunately. Want to say they usually open in May.
@richterrysradicalsabbatica7500
2 жыл бұрын
@@JerryArizona Bummer, thanks
I’ve always seen Point Sublime on the map always wondered what it’d be like...nicely done! I’m still trying to figure out why some of these National Parks won’t issue backcountry permits...doesn’t make much sense to me. Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon!
@jonnytacooutdoors
Жыл бұрын
They don’t grant the permits?
@TheNotLostNomad
Жыл бұрын
@@jonnytacooutdoors that was during Covid and some of the parks wouldn't issue backcountry permits.
@jonnytacooutdoors
Жыл бұрын
@@TheNotLostNomad right on! Thanks for the info. I’m going to apply and pray I hear back by mid May when we hit the road!
What a great location research department you guys have!
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
Our research department sucks. It recently tried sending us to our deaths on an "any car can get down that road" route in Colorado....
@ericvan94
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone knows you can't bring a car to a truck trail!
Great video, thx. Are maps available or is GPS adequate there?
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
We used Gaia on iphone for the GPS route. The roads can get a little tricky. Should probably study paper maps as well, but Gaia has worked great for us for years now.
You didn’t do any hiking, more of an off-roading/ camping video but I think it’s one of your best. Good editing and loved the outtakes at the end.
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
We just got back from our most ambitious off road adventure yet....and by that, I mean we got way over our heads as far as technical off roading. Been really busy and I'm about 6~7 videos behind in the editing department, but I'll get there eventually.
Could you have parked at Rainbow and hiked in to a camp spot near Point Sublime? How long "in time" was your drive from the back country station to Point Sublime, and then to Rainbow Point? Great vid as usual!
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was way too far to walk. Took maybe 2~3 hours to drive from the field office. I wasn't paying enough attention, unfortunately.
How is the trail width wise? I want to take my GMC 3500 Sierra but dont want to get it all scratched up on the side.
@JerryArizona
Ай бұрын
It's been a while since we did this, but I remember rubbing in some spots in the 4Runner. Nothing major, but you may get some striping.
Great Video. Where did you end up setting camp? Can you share GPS?
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
I don't. It was by Rainbow Rim (36.381002,-112.34710) That general area; just find a spot and camp.
So, have you been back yet?
@JerryArizona
Жыл бұрын
We haven't. Since this trip, I finally backpacked into the Grand Canyon and got hooked on that. Been into the canyon 3 times since this trip. I do need to go back and book this campsite next year when the north rim is passable again though.
Awesome video, very informative! About how long was the drive from pulling off 67 to the end? And are you guys on Instagram?
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
My GPS says 16~17 miles, but I recommend you double check with a Google search. And the instagram link is on the channel home page, upper right corner.
What's crazy is me and wife were talking about north face of grand canyon when your video poped up, we want to go in December so not sure how that will work
@matthewsresilientways
3 жыл бұрын
I think the North Rim closes in October and Road 67 closes at Jacob's Lake in November? It's been a few years since I've been out there, but I'm quite certain the North Rim is not an option in December.
@robhebbs7960
3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewsresilientways true ,route 67 closes the first of november for the winter.
@misterz2719
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that is what my wife says, wonder why they close it , sounds like weather is still warm in December, or I think it is warm. Thanks for the info.
@JerryArizona
3 жыл бұрын
I think it gets closed due to snow. I believe late October through as late as May....which stinks, because that's prime hiking time.
@russlehman2070
2 жыл бұрын
@@misterz2719 It can vary a lot from year to year, but North Rim can get snow, sometime a lot, any time from October through May (and in a heavy snow year it might not melt out until May.