Record SL-631135 · Wikidata Q105721331
Sinking Ship
No list classifications
Elevation
2,206
m
7,238 ft
Prominence
93 m
Isolation
3.7 km
Coordinates
35.9903° N,
111.9588° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSinking Ship is a 7,344-foot (2,238 m) elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. This butte is situated 1.7 miles (2.7 km) southeast of the Grandview Point overlook on the canyon's South Rim, and 1.25 miles (2.01 km) southwest of Coronado Butte. Topographic relief is significant as it rises 4,800 feet (1,500 m) above the Colorado River in 4 miles (6.4 km). According to the Köppen climate classification system, Sinking Ship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buggeln Hill | 2,173 m | SE 140° | 1.2 km |
| Coronado Butte | 2,109 m | NE 40° | 2.0 km |
| Horseshoe Mesa | 1,552 m | N 338° | 4.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Problem 2 | Moran Point | V0 | 3.6 km |
| Point of Intersection | Moran Point | V2-3 | 3.6 km |
| Unnamed Cracks | Moran Point | V0 | 3.6 km |
| Unnamed Problem 1 | Moran Point | V0+ | 3.6 km |
| The Photo Op | Moran Point | V0-1 | 3.6 km |