Record SL-631732 · Wikidata Q4883249
Bell Rock
No list classifications
Elevation
1,468
m
4,816 ft
Prominence
146 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
34.8003° N,
111.7646° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBell Rock is a butte just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States, south of Sedona in Yavapai County. With an elevation at its summit of 4,919 feet (1,499 m), it is just west of Courthouse Butte. Its panoramic views make it a popular landmark and tourist attraction. The most popular route is a moderate hike that reaches a small plateau on the northwest face of the butte. A challenging unmarked trail must be taken to reach the summit.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Butte | 1,658 m | E 73° | 1.0 km |
| Gibraltar Rock | 1,657 m | NE 24° | 3.0 km |
| Cathedral Rock | 1,500 m | NW 310° | 3.4 km |
| West Twin Butte | 1,626 m | N 358° | 3.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Rock - Kamps Route | Bell Rock | 5b | 8 m |
| NorthWest Corner | Bell Rock | 6b | 8 m |
| The Prosecutor | Courthouse Butte | 6c | 891 m |
| Flip Wilson Route (aka Here Comes the Judge) | Courthouse Butte | 6b | 891 m |
| Justice of the Peace | Courthouse Butte | 7a | 891 m |
| A Day in Court | Courthouse Butte | 7a | 891 m |
| Coyote Tower | Courthouse Butte | 6b | 891 m |
| Central South Rib | Courthouse Butte | 4c | 891 m |
| Roast Beast | North Castle Tower | 6a | 1.3 km |
| Chapulín Corner | North Castle Tower | 6a | 1.3 km |
| Bobcat Spire (Original Route) | Bobcat Spire | 6b+ | 1.4 km |
| Cat Caught Your Tongue | Bobcat Spire | 6b | 1.4 km |
| Prowler | Bobcat Spire | 6b+ | 1.4 km |
| Gillotine (right) | South Castle Tower | 5c | 1.4 km |
| Henchman | South Castle Tower | 6b+ | 1.4 km |
| Mrs. Robinson | South Castle Tower | 6a | 1.4 km |
| Tweaker | South Castle Tower | 6b | 1.4 km |
| Dark Ages | South Castle Tower | 7a | 1.4 km |
| Gillotine (left) | South Castle Tower | 5b | 1.4 km |
| Excalibur | South Castle Tower | 6b | 1.4 km |
| South Chimney | South Castle Tower | 4c | 1.4 km |
| Jester | South Castle Tower | 6a | 1.4 km |
| Transylvania Trip | South Castle Tower | 5c | 1.4 km |
| The North Face Route | South Castle Tower | 5a | 1.4 km |
| Royalty | South Castle Tower | 5c | 1.4 km |