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{{Short description|Landform in Arizona, United States}}
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{{about||the rock formation in the Australian state of Tasmania|Cathedral Rock, Tasmania|other uses}}
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[[File:Cathedral Rock at Red Rock Crossing.jpg|thumb|Cathedral Rock from [[Red Rock Crossing]] ]]
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[[File:Red Rock State Park, AZ.jpg|thumb|Cathedral Rock from [[Red Rock State Park]] ]]
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| photo_caption = Cathedral Rock at sunset
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| location = [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai County]], [[Arizona]], U.S.
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'''Cathedral Rock''' is a famous [[landmark]] on the [[Sedona, Arizona]] skyline, and is one of the most-photographed sights in [[Arizona]], USA.<ref name=Ranney>Wayne Ranney (2010), ''Sedona Through Time: A Guide to Sedona's Geology.'' Zia Publishing, 3rd edition, ISBN 9780970120380</ref> Cathedral Rock is located in the [[Coconino National Forest]] in [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai County]], about a mile (1.6&nbsp;km) west of [[Arizona State Route 179|Arizona Route 179]], and about {{convert|2.5|mi|km}} south of the "Y" intersection of Routes 179 and 89A in uptown Sedona. The summit elevation of Cathedral Rock is 4921&nbsp;ft. (1500 m.).<ref name=GNIS>[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:27368 ''Cathedral Rock''], USGS [[Geographic Names Information System]]</ref>
'''Cathedral Rock''' is a natural [[sandstone]] [[butte]] near [[Sedona, Arizona]], and one of the most-photographed sights in [[Arizona]], [[United States]].<ref name=Ranney>{{cite book |first=Wayne |last=Ranney |year=2010 |title=Sedona Through Time: A Guide to Sedona's Geology |publisher=Zia Publishing |edition=3rd |isbn=978-0-9701203-8-0}}</ref> The [[list of rock formations in the United States|rock formation]] is located in the [[Coconino National Forest]] in [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai County]], about {{cvt|1|mi|km}} west of [[Arizona State Route 179|Arizona Route 179]], and about {{cvt|2.5|mi|km}} south of the "Y" intersection of State Routes [[Arizona State Route 179|179]] and [[Arizona State Route 89A|89A]] in uptown Sedona. The summit elevation of Cathedral Rock is {{cvt|4,967|ft|m}}.<ref name="pb"/>


The Cathedral Rock trail ([[USFS]] Trail #170) is a popular short, steep ascent from the Back O' Beyond trailhead to the saddle points or "gaps" in Cathedral Rock.<ref>[http://www.wildsedona.com/trails/cathedral.htm Cathedral Rock trail], with photos.</ref>
The Cathedral Rock trail ([[USFS]] Trail #170) is a popular short, steep ascent from the Back O' Beyond trailhead to the saddle points or "gaps" in Cathedral Rock.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wildsedona.com/trails/cathedral.htm |title=Cathedral Rock trail |publisher=WildSedona.com |accessdate=2016-08-22}}</ref>


Geologically, Cathedral Rock is carved from the [[Permian]] Schnebly Hill formation, a [[redbed]] sandstone formed from coastal [[sand dunes]] near the shoreline of the ancient [[Pedregosa Sea]]. [[Ripple marks]] are prominent along the lower Catherdral Rock trail, and a black [[basalt]] [[dike (geology)|dike]] may be seen in the first saddle.<ref name=Ranney/>
Geologically, Cathedral Rock is carved from the [[Permian]] [[Schnebly Hill formation]], a [[redbed]] sandstone formed from coastal [[sand dunes]] near the shoreline of the ancient [[Pedregosa Sea]]. [[Ripple marks]] are prominent along the lower Cathedral Rock trail, and a black [[basalt]] [[dike (geology)|dike]] may be seen in the first saddle.<ref name=Ranney/>


Cathedral Rock was called "Court House Rock" on some early maps <ref name=GNIS/>, and [[Courthouse Butte]] was called "Church House Rock" <ref>[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:28076 ''Courthouese Butte''] in USGS [[Geographic Names Information System]]</ref>, which has caused endless confusion ever since.
Cathedral Rock was called "Court House Rock" on some early maps,<ref name="gnis"/> and [[Courthouse Butte]] was called "Church House Rock",<ref>{{cite gnis |id=28076 |name=Courthouese Butte |accessdate=2016-08-22}}</ref> which has caused endless confusion ever since.

<gallery mode="packed">
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File:Cathedral Rock at Red Rock Crossing.jpg|Cathedral Rock from [[Red Rock Crossing]]
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File:Cathedral rock sedona arizona 2.jpg|These saddle points or "gaps" may be reached via the steep Cathedral Rock trail.
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File:Red Rock State Park, AZ.jpg|Cathedral Rock from [[Red Rock State Park]]
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bell Rock (Arizona)|Bell Rock]]
* [[Bell Rock (Arizona)|Bell Rock]]
*[[Courthouse Butte]]


==References==
==References==

{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/cathedral-rock-tr.shtml Cathedral Rock Trail] at [[Coconino National Forest]]


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* [http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/cathedral-rock-tr.shtml "Cathedral Rock Trail"]. [[Coconino National Forest]].
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* {{cite summitpost |id=152506 |name=Cathedral Rock}}


[[Category:Buttes of the United States]]
[[Category:Sedona, Arizona]]
[[Category:Hills of Arizona]]
[[Category:Buttes of Arizona]]
[[Category:Rock formations of Arizona]]
[[Category:Landforms of Yavapai County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Landforms of Yavapai County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Yavapai County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Yavapai County, Arizona]]

Latest revision as of 15:55, 19 August 2023

For the rock formation in the Australian state of Tasmania, see Cathedral Rock, Tasmania. For other uses, see Cathedral Rock (disambiguation).
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock at sunset
Highest point
Elevation4,967 ft (1,514 m) NGVD 29[1]
Prominence284 ft (87 m)[1]
Coordinates34°49′12″N 111°47′36″W / 34.8200185°N 111.7932108°W / 34.8200185; -111.7932108[2]
Geography
Cathedral Rock is located in Arizona
Cathedral Rock
LocationYavapai County, Arizona, U.S.
Topo mapUSGS Sedona

Cathedral Rock is a natural sandstone butte near Sedona, Arizona, and one of the most-photographed sights in Arizona, United States.[3] The rock formation is located in the Coconino National Forest in Yavapai County, about 1 mi (1.6 km) west of Arizona Route 179, and about 2.5 mi (4.0 km) south of the "Y" intersection of State Routes 179 and 89A in uptown Sedona. The summit elevation of Cathedral Rock is 4,967 ft (1,514 m).[1]

The Cathedral Rock trail (USFS Trail #170) is a popular short, steep ascent from the Back O' Beyond trailhead to the saddle points or "gaps" in Cathedral Rock.[4]

Geologically, Cathedral Rock is carved from the Permian Schnebly Hill formation, a redbed sandstone formed from coastal sand dunes near the shoreline of the ancient Pedregosa Sea. Ripple marks are prominent along the lower Cathedral Rock trail, and a black basalt dike may be seen in the first saddle.[3]

Cathedral Rock was called "Court House Rock" on some early maps,[2] and Courthouse Butte was called "Church House Rock",[5] which has caused endless confusion ever since.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Cathedral Rock, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  2. ^ a b "Cathedral Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  3. ^ a b Ranney, Wayne (2010). Sedona Through Time: A Guide to Sedona's Geology (3rd ed.). Zia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9701203-8-0.
  4. ^ "Cathedral Rock trail". WildSedona.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  5. ^ "Courthouese Butte". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-08-22.

External links[edit]

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