Explorers Monument

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Explorers Monument is a 4,572-foot-elevation 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 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. ()

Coordinates: 36°12'17"N, 112°26'44"W

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ArizonaUnited States

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Explorers Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fan Island, Royal Arch Route, Wallace Butte, South Bass Trail.

5.8 miNE
Butte
Fan Island
149 min walk • Fan Island is a small peak located in the American state of Arizona, which despite its modest size stands out against the desert landscape. This unassuming rock formation, although far from the bustle of tourist attractions, is an interesting landmark for nature lovers...
1 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Royal Arch Route, Grand Canyon National Park
27 min walk • The Royal Arch Route is a hiking trail on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.
4.1 miE
Butte
Wallace Butte, Grand Canyon National Park
105 min walk • Wallace Butte is a 5,209-foot-elevation summit located in western Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. It is located on the South Rim, about 1.0 mile northwest of the Grand Scenic Divide across Bass Canyon.
4.1 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
South Bass Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
106 min walk • The South Bass Trail is a hiking trail located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.

Explorers Monument

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Explorers Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fan Island

Royal Arch Route, Grand Canyon National Park

Wallace Butte, Grand Canyon National Park

South Bass Trail, Grand Canyon National Park