Lyell Butte, Grand Canyon National Park
Facts and practical information
Lyell Butte is a 5,362-foot elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. It is situated six miles east of Grand Canyon Village, immediately east of and below Shoshone Point, and 1.5 mile southeast of Newton Butte, which is the nearest higher neighbor. Topographic relief is significant as Lyell Butte rises 2,800 feet above the Colorado River in 1.5 mile. Access is via the Tonto Trail which traverses the base of the peak. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Lyell Butte is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone, with precipitation runoff draining northeast to the Colorado River via Grapevine and Boulder Creeks. ()
Grand Canyon National Park
Lyell Butte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Grand Canyon, South Kaibab Trail, Grandview Trail, O'Neill Butte.