Record SL-631933 · Wikidata Q5178508
Courthouse Butte
No list classifications
Elevation
1,658
m
5,440 ft
Prominence
296 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
34.8028° N,
111.7546° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCourthouse Butte is a butte just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States, south of Sedona in Yavapai County. Summit elevation is 5,454 feet (1,662 m). It is just east of Bell Rock. There are many different trails to hike, bike, and run on around Courthouse Butte. One of the primary trails is a 4.5-mile trail starting from the North Bell Rock Trailhead. Courthouse Butte's first recorded ascent was done in the early 1900s. There are also many climbing routes ranging from 5.6 - 5.11+ with a bit of scrambling. Geologically, Courthouse Butte is composed of horizontally bedded sedimentary rock of the Permian Supai Formation.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Rock | 1,468 m | W 253° | 1.0 km |
| Gibraltar Rock | 1,657 m | N 7° | 2.5 km |
| West Twin Butte | 1,626 m | N 344° | 3.8 km |
| Cathedral Rock | 1,500 m | NW 299° | 4.0 km |
| Lee Mountain | 2,009 m | NE 57° | 4.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prosecutor | Courthouse Butte | 6c | 201 m |
| Flip Wilson Route (aka Here Comes the Judge) | Courthouse Butte | 6b | 201 m |
| Justice of the Peace | Courthouse Butte | 7a | 201 m |
| A Day in Court | Courthouse Butte | 7a | 201 m |
| Coyote Tower | Courthouse Butte | 6b | 201 m |
| Central South Rib | Courthouse Butte | 4c | 201 m |
| Bell Rock - Kamps Route | Bell Rock | 5b | 963 m |
| NorthWest Corner | Bell Rock | 6b | 963 m |
| Destination Unknown | Destination Tower | 6c | 1.7 km |
| Flight Path | Destination Tower | 6c+ | 1.7 km |
| Direct Flight | Destination Tower | 6c+ | 1.7 km |
| Winter Sun | Winter Sun Wall | 6c+ | 1.8 km |
| Creationism | Gibraltar Rock | 5c | 2.0 km |
| Sedona's Scenic Cruise | Gibraltar Rock | 5c | 2.0 km |
| IMAX Experience | IMAX Tower | 6b | 2.2 km |
| Roast Beast | North Castle Tower | 6a | 2.2 km |
| Chapulín Corner | North Castle Tower | 6a | 2.2 km |
| North Face | Big Country Spire | 5c | 2.2 km |
| Gillotine (right) | South Castle Tower | 5c | 2.3 km |
| Henchman | South Castle Tower | 6b+ | 2.3 km |
| Mrs. Robinson | South Castle Tower | 6a | 2.3 km |
| Tweaker | South Castle Tower | 6b | 2.3 km |
| Dark Ages | South Castle Tower | 7a | 2.3 km |
| Gillotine (left) | South Castle Tower | 5b | 2.3 km |
| Excalibur | South Castle Tower | 6b | 2.3 km |