Courthouse Butte
Courthouse Butte is a butte just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, south of Sedona in Yavapai County. Summit elevation is 5,454 feet (1,662 m). It is just east of Bell Rock.
| Courthouse Butte | |
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Courthouse Butte, facing northeast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,454 ft (1,662 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 34°48′10″N 111°45′17″W |
| Geography | |
Courthouse Butte | |
| Location | Yavapai County, Arizona, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Sedona |
There are many different trails to hike, bike, and run on around Courthouse Butte. One of the primary trails is a 4.5-mile trail starting from the North Bell Rock Trailhead. Courthouse Butte's first recorded ascent was done in the early 1900s. There are also many climbing routes ranging from 5.6 - 5.11+ with a bit of scrambling.
Geologically, Courthouse Butte is composed of horizontally bedded sedimentary rock of the Permian Supai Formation.
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