Cathedral Rock (Coconino County, Arizona)

Cathedral Rock
Southeast aspect
Highest point
Elevation	3,942 ft (1,202 m)[1]
Prominence	342 ft (104 m)[1]
Parent peak	Paria Plateau[2]
Isolation	2.61 mi (4.20 km)[2]
Coordinates	36°49′42″N 111°38′23″W[3]
Geography
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Location	Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Coconino County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range	Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Navajo Bridge
Geology
Rock age	Triassic
Rock type	Sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route	class 3+ scrambling[2]

Cathedral Rock is a 3,942-foot-elevation (1,202 m) pillar located within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in Coconino County of northern Arizona.[3] It is situated less than one mile northwest of Navajo Bridge, and three miles (4.8 km) southwest of Lee's Ferry and the confluence of the Paria and Colorado Rivers, where it towers over 400 feet (120 m) above the surrounding terrain as a landmark of the area. It can be seen from nearby U.S. Route 89A (US 89A) at Marble Canyon. This geographical feature's name was bestowed prior to 1900, and officially adopted in 1969 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[3]

Geology

Cathedral Rock is located on the Colorado Plateau. This erosional remnant is composed of red sandstone of the Moenkopi Formation, which was laid down during the Triassic. It is overlain by a Shinarump Conglomerate caprock.[4] Precipitation runoff from this feature drains to the nearby Colorado River, one-half mile to the east.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Cathedral Rock is located in an arid climate zone with hot, very dry summers, and chilly winters with very little snow. Climate data for Page, Arizona, 12 miles to the northeast.

See also

• Colorado Plateau
• List of rock formations in the United States

Gallery

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  South face
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  Cathedral Rock, with Vermilion Cliffs behind
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  Cathedral Rock left of center (illuminated) above Navajo Bridge, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument further in the distance.
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References

1. "Cathedral Rock, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
2. "Cathedral Rock – 3,942' AZ". Lists of John. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
3. "Cathedral Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
4. David A. Phoenix, Geology of the Lees Ferry Area Coconino County, Arizona Geological Survey Bulletin 1137, 1963, US Government Printing Office.

External links

• Weather forecast: National Weather Service