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Red Butte is the most notable feature on the [[Coconino Plateau]] between the [[San Francisco volcanic field]] and the [[Grand Canyon]]. Its base is formed of [[sandstone]]s of the [[Moenkopi Formation]]. Above that are strata of the [[Shinarump Conglomerate]]; the summit is capped with volcanic rocks. | Red Butte is the most notable feature on the [[Coconino Plateau]] between the [[San Francisco volcanic field]] and the [[Grand Canyon]]. Its base is formed of [[sandstone]]s of the [[Moenkopi Formation]]. Above that are strata of the [[Shinarump Conglomerate]]; the summit is capped with volcanic rocks. | ||
A trail leads to the summit along the west side.<ref name="usfs">{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/ | A trail leads to the summit along the west side.<ref name="usfs">{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/recreation |title=Red Butte Trail |publisher=Kaibab National Forest |access-date=2014-02-08}}</ref> The summit affords a good view of the [[San Francisco Peaks]], but because of the slope of the Coconino Plateau, only the uppermost part of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon can be seen. | ||
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* {{cite summitpost |id=728178 |name=Red Butte}} | * {{cite summitpost |id=728178 |name=Red Butte}} | ||
* [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5244795.pdf Geologic Map of the Red Butte Quadrangle] (PDF) | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20140314020344/http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5244795.pdf Geologic Map of the Red Butte Quadrangle] (PDF) | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:17, 28 June 2025
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Red Butte is a butte located in the Kaibab National Forest in Coconino County, Arizona (not to be confused with Red Mountain which is a blown out volcano located a few miles to the south). It is known to the Havasupai nation as Wii'i Gdwiisa, "clenched fist mountain," and is regarded as a sacred site.[1]
Red Butte is the most notable feature on the Coconino Plateau between the San Francisco volcanic field and the Grand Canyon. Its base is formed of sandstones of the Moenkopi Formation. Above that are strata of the Shinarump Conglomerate; the summit is capped with volcanic rocks.
A trail leads to the summit along the west side.[2] The summit affords a good view of the San Francisco Peaks, but because of the slope of the Coconino Plateau, only the uppermost part of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon can be seen.
Lookout tower
The Red Butte tower is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. Its design is based on the USFS CL 100 plan with modifications. The 14' x 14' cab with tinted windows has a permanent roof overhang for shade. There is a metal catwalk and two cistern tanks for lookout staff water supply.[3]
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