Rim of the World is a scenic stop along scenic highway 120 in California. Nature placed this vista point in the Stanislaus National Forest and it is a recommended rest area as you drive into Yosemite National Park from the west.
It is a great place to stop, stretch your legs and take a restroom break because it’s got a fairly big parking lot for a highway-side view point. And the Rim of the World promises you a view of the mountainous landscapes here, a great prelude to the giant granites you will see further up the road, on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The ‘Rim of the World’ Vistas
Stop at the Rim of the World and you will see that you are looking at a deep red mountainous landscape. I hear that its the Jawbone Ridge that is before you when you are at the viewpoint. I am also told that you can see the Tuolumne River from here but from the vista point I couldn’t see that far down into the canyon. Maybe a small hike near here will show you that.
This area also wears the scars of the devastation of what was called the ‘Rim fire,’ a forest fire that hit the place in 2013.
Rim of the World
What: vista point (on the road to Yosemite)
Where: [CASR-120] CA (state route) 120, west of Groveland
Parking: Yes
Restroom: Yes
(PS: These pictures are from the fall. Have you made made a stop here in the winter or spring? I’m wondering what it would look like in those seasons.)
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Stunning photos. I wonder why it’s called the rim of the world. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Kalpana.
There weren’t any information boards a this point. I’m guessing they have the viewpoint named that because of the vistas. Between the viewpoint and the ridge is a river canyon.
Oh, I remember that fire! Isn’t it wonderful how nature bounces back…slowly, yes, but surely.
Your photos are wonderful. I’m long past hiking age, but I love to see photos like yours.
Thanks for sharing.
Kay
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True, Kay. I had mixed feelings standing there and looking around.
Thank you so much.
So happy to know that you’ve been enjoying this blog. I’ve been enjoying your writing.
Will come by your blog soon.
Take care. 🙂
So dry and beautiful 🙂
True.
Dry can also be very beautiful. I just visited a place called Death Valley which is also dry yet very beautiful. And very, very interesting too.
Thank you for stopping by Joshi. 🙂
Amazing place to visit. Good shot!
Thank you.
And welcome here. 🙂
Awesome scenery!
Indeed.
Thank you for coming this way, Betty. 🙂
Amazing vistas captured beautifully!
Thank you so much, Magiceye. 🙂
Lovely scenic pictures, well taken. Thanks for sharing…
Thank YOU for visiting again. 🙂
Lovely and scenic pictures . Beautifully captured
Thank you, Yogi. 🙂
Amazing place. Great clicks.
True — it was an interesting view.
Thank you, Rupam. 🙂
beautiful location
I agree.
Thank you Pushpendra. 🙂
first and second photo repeat?
Does it look more greener in winter?
Hi Shrinidhi,
The topmost picture is a featured photo; by default the template picks up the first picture of the post. That’s the one that will come up on the homepage and on the shared links. We can manually pick another pic from the post, if we want to. Sometimes I let it be — when I think I’d like to see the same pic on the ‘home.’
A little more greener, I hear. 🙂
Amazing shots 🙂 Dee
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank YOU, Sachin. 🙂
Nice captures.
Thank you, Jyotirmoy. 🙂
Great pics. Place looks lovely!
Thank you, Anita. 🙂
Beautiful captures, Divya!
Thank you, Mr. Bhatia. 🙂
Beautiful yet bittersweet to have had a
recollection of what the pre 2013 fire
area featured with its lush cover of pines
firs and cedars!
Indeed.
I was back at this spot a couple of months back and it was nice to see change in the color of the landscape.
But these fires!
Sadly they’ve become a season in CA. Just as we talk about it, how many active incidents do we have along the western slopes of the Sierras?! 🙁
Thank you for visiting and for leaving a comment, Rodney. 🙂