Explorers Monument (Grand Canyon)
| Explorers Monument | |
|---|---|
Southwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,572 ft (1,394 m) |
| Prominence | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Parent peak | Marcos Terrace (5,140 ft) |
| Isolation | 2.06 mi (3.32 km) |
| Coordinates | 36°12′17″N 112°26′42″W / 36.2046222°N 112.4451012°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Protected area | Grand Canyon National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Explorers Monument |
| Geology | |
| Rock type(s) | sandstone, limestone, mudstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 4 climbing |
Explorers Monument is a 4,572-foot-elevation (1,394-meter) summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, US. It is situated 3.5 miles due west of Mount Huethawali, within a meander of the Colorado River. It towers over 2,400 feet (730 meters) directly above the river, providing rafters a view of this landmark. Explorers Monument is topped by rock of the Pennsylvanian-Permian Supai Group which overlays cliff-forming Mississippian Redwall Limestone, which in turn overlays Cambrian Tonto Group. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Explorers Monument is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone.