Artist Point to Point Sublime Route Guide
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Route Description for Artist Point to Point Sublime
This is an exceptional hike, and offers the ability to extend by linking up with the route along the South Rim and Uncle Tom's Trail. Take care with children, as this hike has cliffs that are not protected by fences. Also, don't go too close to the edge of cliffs, as these are constantly crumbling.
From the parking lot, there is a clear path to begin your hike, almost immediately coming to Artist Point, a stunning viewpoint that is often quite busy. Here you get great views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone as well as Lower Yellowstone Falls.
From Artist Point, a dirt path leads into the trees. This path is signed as a backcountry path, and there are no services along this trail. You come to repeated viewpoints that provide exceptional scenery up and down the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. These will overwhelm you.
Almost immediately you will gain some elevation and then the path meanders up and down as you make your way out to Point Sublime. Point Sublime is not as spectacular as other viewpoints, and there is better scenery along the path to Point Sublime than the point itself.
Return along the same path. The views are just as spectacular with sights of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the falls.
Back at the parking lot you can decide if you want to walk the South Rim. The path for this wonderful walk leads out from the opposite side of the parking lot.
Insider Hints for Artist Point to Point Sublime
- You can combine this trail with the hike along South Rim taking in Uncle Tom's Trail.
- Head over to Canyon Village afterwards for a celebratory ice cream at the Canyon Village General Store.
Getting to the Artist Point to Point Sublime Trailhead
From Canyon Village, head south on Grand Loop Road for 3.4 km. Turn left on South Rim Drive and proceed for 2.6 km to the Artist Point parking lot at the end of the road.Route Information for Artist Point to Point Sublime
When to do:
May through October
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Toilets:
At Parking Lot
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
Artist Point to Point Sublime Elevation Graph
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Enjoyed this more because it's more serene due to less crowd.
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It was moderately challenging due to the some elevation gain but it was an amazing hike.
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Be here early to savor the views! Great hike
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Just beautiful!The best thing about hiking in this park is that the weather is always fantastic.
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Best to check the weather before going. It can be a bit disappointing when the weather is awful.
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You get much better views throughout the hike. Recommend it!
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It was a short and brisk hike. Views are magnificent as I expected.
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Magnificent view of the falls. Great and fun hike to do.
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The scenic surroundings from the viewpoint were exceptional! It was an entirely satisfying experience.
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Mystical place! The natural beauty in this area is tremendous!
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