Record SL-632957 · Wikidata Q6820071
Merrick Butte
No list classifications
Elevation
1,892
m
6,207 ft
Prominence
966 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
36.9803° N,
110.0863° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMerrick Butte is a butte located in Monument Valley and is part of the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, similar to its neighbors West and East Mitten Buttes just to the north. It was named after silver miner Jack Merrick, killed by Native Americans in 1880.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mitten | 1,898 m | NE 58° | 1.8 km |
| Mitchell Mesa | 2,004 m | W 248° | 2.4 km |
| Camel Butte | 1,711 m | S 162° | 3.2 km |
| Cly Butte | 1,766 m | SE 152° | 3.2 km |
| Sentinel Mesa | 1,956 m | NW 329° | 3.4 km |
| Three Sisters | 1,744 m | S 197° | 3.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La | Monument Valley | 6a | 5.1 km |
| The Throne (King on a Throne) | Monument Valley | 5c | 5.1 km |
| Totem Pole | Monument Valley | 6b | 5.1 km |
| Totem Pole "Never Never Land" route | Monument Valley | 6a | 5.1 km |