Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Point Imperial
Point Imperial is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Point Imperial: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Point Imperial
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Point Imperial — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.27832, -111.97767. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Point Imperial
- Alsap Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~5 km · Must-see
- Greenland Lake · lake · Coconino · ~5 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Ken Patrick Trail · trek · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Nankoweap Trail · trek · Coconino · ~9 km · Must-see
- Uncle Jim Trail · trek · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Komo Point Trail · trek · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Francois Matthes Trail · trek · Coconino · ~12 km · Must-see
- Walhalla Spur Trail · trek · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Butchart Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~14 km · Must-see
- Walhalla Glades Trail · trek · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Widforss Trail · trek · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Malgosa Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tiyo Point Trail · trek · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
- Awatubi Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~18 km · Must-see
- North Kaibab Trail · trek · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- Cape Final Trail · trek · Coconino · ~20 km · Must-see
- Juno Temple · temple · Coconino · ~20 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Point Imperial
- Alsap Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~5 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Butchart Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~14 km · Must-see
- Malgosa Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Awatubi Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~18 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~25 km · Must-see
- O'Neill Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Bright Angel Trail · viewpoint · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Desert View Watchtower · viewpoint · Coconino · ~37 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~37 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Point Imperial yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Point Imperial?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Point Imperial?
Nearby: Alsap Butte (viewpoint, 5 km), Greenland Lake (lake, 5 km), Saddle Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km), Ken Patrick Trail (trek, 6 km), Nankoweap Trail (trek, 9 km), Uncle Jim Trail (trek, 11 km).
Is Point Imperial worth visiting?
Point Imperial is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.