Record SL-630394 · Wikidata Q49031245
Geikie Peak
Geike Monument
No list classifications
Elevation
1,506
m
4,941 ft
Prominence
191 m
Isolation
2.0 km
Coordinates
36.1330° N,
112.2696° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGeikie Peak is a 5,005-foot (1,526 m)-elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. It is situated nine miles (14 km) northwest of Grand Canyon Village, immediately north of Diana Temple, and south of Scorpion Ridge which lies across the opposite side of Granite Gorge. Access is via the Tonto Trail which traverses 270 degrees around the base of the peak. Topographic relief is significant as Geikie Peak rises over 2,600 feet (790 m) above the Colorado River in one-half mile (0.80 km). According to the Köppen climate classification system, Geikie Peak is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scylla Butte | 1,174 m | E 80° | 0.9 km |
| Charybdis Butte | 842 m | NE 31° | 1.8 km |
| Marsh Butte | 1,432 m | SE 122° | 2.6 km |
| Pollux Temple | 1,908 m | SW 245° | 3.3 km |
| Diana Temple | 2,018 m | S 200° | 3.3 km |
| Vesta Temple | 1,919 m | S 179° | 4.4 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Face | Monument Creek Pinnacle | 5.10a | 9.0 km |