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Paguekwash Point also known by these names, Fishtail Point, Paquequash Point,[3] is a 5,663-foot (1,726 m)-elevation summit located in western Grand Canyon, in Mohave County of northern Arizona, United States.[4]
| Paguekwash Point | |
|---|---|
 Paguekwash Point | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,663 ft (1,726 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 323 ft (98 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Fishtail Mesa |
| Isolation | 7.96 mi (12.81 km)[1] |
| Coordinates | 36°22′32″N 112°40′25″W / 36.3755°N 112.6735°W[2] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Grand Canyon National Park Mohave County, Arizona, US |
| Parent range | Coconino Plateau, Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Kanab Point |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Lower Triassic down to Pennsylvanian |
| Mountain type(s) | sedimentary rock: limestone, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, shale |
| Rock type | Moenkopi Formation, Kaibab Limestone, Toroweap Formation, Coconino Sandstone, Hermit Shale |
In terms of Geographical location, Paguekwash Point is located at approximately latitude 36.37519 and longitude -112.67345, is a scenic point found within the Grand Canyon area in Arizona, USA.[5] This area offers striking views of the Colorado River and the surrounding canyon landscape. Known for its rugged beauty and remote access, Paguekwash Point is popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking a more secluded experience within the Grand Canyon's vast wilderness.[5] It is located on the North Rim, about 4.5 miles northwest of Mount Sinyella and across the Colorado River. An excursion of the west-flowing Colorado is ~1.0 mile east, and also ~1.5 miles west. Kanab Point lies about 2.0 miles northwest. Paguekwash Point is in an arid section of the Grand Canyon, with the landform virtually devoid of vegetation.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Paguekwash Point – 5,663' AZ". Lists of John. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Topozone.com
- ^ "Paguekwash Point, Mohave County, Arizona, United States". Mindat. 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Paguekwash Point - 5,663' Arizona". www.listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b "Paguekwash Point climbing area". openbeta.io. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
External links
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- Aerial view, Paguekwash Point
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paguekwash Point
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