Tucked away on the remote Arizona Strip north of the Grand Canyon, Gunsight Point is one of the most underrated viewpoints in the Southwest. Unlike the crowded overlooks along the South Rim, this destination delivers a raw, untouched experience—one where you’re just as likely to hear the wind and ravens as you are to see another person.
A Remote Overlook with Big-Time Views
Gunsight Point sits on a high cliff edge in Coconino County, offering sweeping views into the canyon system carved by Kanab Creek and its tributaries. From this vantage point, you can look down on the dramatic meeting of Snake Gulch and Kanab Creek—two major drainage systems that eventually feed into the Colorado River deep within the canyon.
View looking south towards the Grand Canyon from GunSight Point
The perspective here is unique. Instead of the classic wide-open Grand Canyon panorama, Gunsight Point gives you a more intimate look into side canyons—steep, layered walls dropping thousands of feet into a maze of red rock and shadow. The contrast between desert plateaus above and the rugged canyon below is striking, especially during sunrise and sunset when the rock layers glow with deep reds and golds.
Solitude You Can’t Find on the Rim
One of Gunsight Point’s biggest draws is its isolation. While millions visit the Grand Canyon each year, very few make it out to this overlook. There are no guardrails, no visitor centers, and no entrance fees—just open land and uninterrupted views.
Looking up Snake Gultch
That solitude makes it feel like your own private overlook. It’s not uncommon to spend hours here without seeing another vehicle, making it a perfect spot for photography, quiet reflection, or simply soaking in the scale of the canyon without distractions.
Looking up Kanab Creek towards Kanab, UT
Getting There: A True Backcountry Adventure
Reaching Gunsight Point is part of the experience. The route typically begins near Kanab or Fredonia, heading south toward the Arizona Strip before turning onto a network of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roads. The main route—often referred to as Gunsight Point Road—runs roughly 16 miles one way across open desert terrain.
The road is generally considered moderate (around a 3/10 difficulty rating), but conditions can vary with weather. In dry conditions, most high-clearance vehicles or UTVs can make the trip, but mud after storms can quickly change that.
This is classic Arizona Strip terrain: wide open spaces, juniper-dotted plains, and distant views of the Kaibab Plateau rising to the south.
You can find the route to Gunsight Point on OnX Offroad.
GPS Coordinates: 36.65379, -112.61873
The vehicle we used for this adventure is our 2025 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 4 Limited.
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