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Great views from both points of Crazy Jug Canyon, Tapeats Amphitheater, Steamboat Mountain and Great Thumb Mesa. Forest Road (FR) 425 is a sparsely traveled, primitive road through a valley of oak, aspen and Ponderosa stands. Interspersed among those stands area number of sunny, upland meadows and several excellent campsites. This is an excellent place to see deer, eagles, and coyotes as well as all of those smaller but just as interesting critters that frequent these habitats. Near Big Saddle point there is a large stock corral and FR 292 heads south to Crazy Jug point. The ride here is uphill and washboarded, but the view will make you forget the effort. A number of loop rides are possible off the main route using different combinations of roads Forest Road’s 425, 214, 272, 272A and 292.
Starting at the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center go south on AZ 67 for 1/4 mile and turn right on Forest Road (FS) 461. Drive 5.5 miles and go right on FR 462. On FR 462, drive 3 miles to the intersection of FR 22 and turn left (south). Continue south on FR 22 for approximately 12 miles and turn right onto FR 425. On FR 425, drive 10 miles and turn right onto FR 292. Continue 1.5 miles and turn left onto FR 292B. Viewpoint is at the end of the road. All roads are suitable for passenger cars. Round trip driving distance from Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center: 64 miles
Very little traffic, camped about 20 yards from the point and woke up to breathtaking views!
Road can be extremely rough to travel. Recommend high clearance off road vehicles and going slow. Some routes more rugged and rough than others. We camped there for 4 days and it was the most beautiful and serene place to visit. Takes around 2+ hours from main highway each direction.
Beautiful drive out to the point. Unfortunately, the probable 5 star view was obstructed by smoke from prescribed burning in the area, and the insects buzzing around our face were so annoying we were forced to leave sooner than planned and eat our picnic lunch elsewhere.
