Holy Grail Temple
Holy Grail Temple is a 6,711-foot-elevation (2,046-meter) summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, US. It is situated seven miles north-northeast of Havasupai Point, and two miles west-northwest of King Arthur Castle, within the Shinumo Amphitheater. Topographic relief is significant as it rises over 4,500 feet (1,400 meters) above the Colorado River in three miles. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Holy Grail Temple is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone, with precipitation runoff draining south to Shinumo Creek, which flows west to the Colorado River.
| Holy Grail Temple | |
|---|---|
Southwest aspect, with Dox Castle, seen from South Bass Trail | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,711 ft (2,046 m) |
| Prominence | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Parent peak | King Arthur Castle (7,344 ft) |
| Isolation | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Coordinates | 36°16′30″N 112°18′17″W |
| Geography | |
Holy Grail Temple Location in Arizona Holy Grail Temple Holy Grail Temple (the United States) | |
| Location | Grand Canyon National Park Coconino County, Arizona, US |
| Parent range | Kaibab Plateau Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS King Arthur Castle |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | sandstone, siltstone, mudstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1977 |
| Easiest route | class 5.8 climbing |
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