Incredible Views Along the Grand Canyon’s Northern Rim

This year, I was fortunate to add one more stunner of a view in SB Point to my non-existent list of jaw-dropping locations. A remote panoramic viewpoint that checked another item off the bucket list I did not know I had.

This November 2025, a friend and I decided to make our way back to the wilds of Utah and Arizona to visit some old favorites and find some new ones. With a little planning and a little luck, we found ourselves at SB Point. A place as beautiful as it is remote. Sort of, as it certainly is somewhat remote but incredibly beautiful. This location came in lieu of Toroweap, a formal remote campground at another stunner of a view along the Grand Canyon’s norther rim. Both places have their distinct charm well-worth experiencing more than once. However, getting to these locations is a bit of a challenge given the travel time on dirt roads and the need for 4x4 high-clearance vehicles through a few technical sections.

Catching the first light of the day and watching the canyon transform through the morning from such a spectacular vantage point made for a very special experience. Every few minutes revealed a different face to the canyon. The canyon seemed to come alive as the light made its way into the many tributary canyons that reach for the Colorado River.

Although the site is remote and lacks any amenities, the food was 5 stars. A perfectly cooked steak with lion’s mane mushrooms, potatoes, and peas courtesy of an excellent chef.

Our explorations took us beyond the Grand Canyon where we marveled at wonderfully preserved dinosaur prints.

We experimented with sand driving on our way to a slot canyon, and ultimately, we made it back from our excellent trip unscathed.