Record SL-630583 · Wikidata Q49041643
King Arthur Castle
No list classifications
Elevation
2,222
m
7,290 ft
Prominence
245 m
Isolation
4.6 km
Coordinates
36.2641° N,
112.2710° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKing Arthur Castle is a 7,344-foot-elevation (2,238-meter) summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, US. It is situated one-half mile northwest of Guinevere Castle, one mile west of Excalibur, and two miles east-southeast of Holy Grail Temple, within the Shinumo Amphitheater. Topographic relief is significant as it rises over 5,100 feet (1,600 meters) above the Colorado River in 4.5 miles (7.2 km). According to the Köppen climate classification system, King Arthur Castle is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone, with precipitation runoff draining west to the Colorado River via Shinumo Creek.
First ascent
Date
1961
Source · wikipedia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinevere Castle | 2,203 m | SE 137° | 0.7 km |
| Excalibur | 2,097 m | E 97° | 1.5 km |
| Holy Grail Temple | 1,983 m | W 291° | 3.2 km |
| Evans Butte | 1,938 m | S 202° | 4.4 km |
| Elaine Castle | 2,232 m | N 344° | 4.6 km |
| Dox Castle | 1,407 m | SW 246° | 5.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Face | Excalibur | 5.10+ | 1.5 km |