Tiyo Point
An overgrown forest road to a quiet view of Isis and Osiris Temples
About
Tiyo Point sits on the North Rim, reached by driving the primitive Point Sublime Road off the Widforss Trail turnoff and then walking an old, unmarked two-track through ponderosa pine and aspen forest. This is an above-rim route — it never drops into the canyon — following a former road that's grown overgrown enough in places that you'll step over deadfall and watch for old markers nailed to trees rather than a maintained tread. Sources disagree on exact mileage for the full approach, so treat any number you see elsewhere as rough; plan on a multi-hour round trip with gentle, rolling terrain rather than serious elevation change.
What you'll find
- The marked overlook has limited views, but a side path opens onto a spot looking south at Isis and Osiris Temples rising from the canyon floor
- No water anywhere along the route — carry everything you'll drink
- A picnic area sits near the end of the trail
- Deer, rabbits, and wild turkeys are common in the forest along the way
Access is seasonal: the North Rim road network is generally open mid-May through mid-October, with day use possible into fall until the first snow closes things down.
Best Time to Visit
Access is seasonal: the North Rim road network is generally open mid-May through mid-October, with day use possible into fall until the first snow closes things down.
Trail Tips
- The marked overlook has limited views, but a side path opens onto a spot looking south at Isis and Osiris Temples rising from the canyon floor.
- No water anywhere along the route — carry everything you'll drink.
- Deer, rabbits, and wild turkeys are common in the forest along the way — a genuinely wildlife-rich walk even before reaching the overlook.
Getting to Tiyo Point
Drive the primitive Point Sublime Road off the Widforss Trail turnoff, then walk the old two-track. Sources disagree on exact mileage for the full approach, so treat any number you see elsewhere as rough; plan on a multi-hour round trip.
What to Expect on the Way to Tiyo Point
Tiyo Point sits on the North Rim, reached by driving the primitive Point Sublime Road off the Widforss Trail turnoff and then walking an old, unmarked two-track through ponderosa pine and aspen forest. This is an above-rim route — it never drops into the canyon — following a former road that's grown overgrown enough in places that you'll step over deadfall and watch for old markers nailed to trees.
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