Zoroaster Temple - Wikipedia
Zoroaster Temple is a 7,123-foot-elevation (2,171-meter) summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of Arizona, USA. [3] It is situated 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of the Yavapai Point overlook on the canyon's South Rim, from which it can be seen towering over 4,600 feet (1,400 meters) above the Colorado River and Granite Gorge.
Rock Climbing in Zoroaster Temple, Northern Arizona - Mountain Project
Dec 20, 2009 · Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with experiences and advice from fellow climbers.
Still Distant Temple: Zoroaster, Grand Canyon - Alpinist
Dec 23, 2017 · On the rim, the canyon glimmers with ponderosa forests: a vibrant green pulse in an otherwise arid desert. At the bottom of the canyon, the river exposes older and older rock; swirls of glittering schist and bands of Zoroaster granite sparkle among the pink and black metamorphic rock.
Sacred Temples in a Sacred Place - Arizona Highways
Vishnu, Shiva, Deva, Zoroaster … from the 1870s to the early 1900s, more than 20 peaks in the Grand Canyon were officially designated as “temples.” For more than 25 years, one lucky resident of the national park got to see them every day.
Rock Climb Screaming Sky Crack, Northern Arizona - Mountain …
This is the first ascent route of Zoroaster. There is a very old bolt about 50 feet up this ramp. To get down, find the station 30' right of the top of the 4th pitch.
Zoroaster Temple, Northeast Arête - SummitPost
Zoroaster Temple has has been climbed in under 24 hours South Rim to South Rim. But with over 30 miles and more than 10,000' of elevation gained and lost, plus the inevitable temperature extremes of the canyon, most parties will need 3-4 days.
Rock Climb NE Arete, Northern Arizona - Mountain Project
Among the temples in the Grand Canyon, Zoroaster is undoubtably the king of the technical rock climbs. This is probably mostly due to the 32 miles of round trip hiking or the 20,000 feet of elevation gain and loss from the rim that it takes to reach the top of Zoro.
Zoroaster Temple, AZ | HikeArizona
Zoroaster Temple is located 7 miles northeast of Grand Canyon Arizona. October and May are the best months to enjoy this trip. This hike involes off trail navigation.
Winter Hiking in the Grand Canyon - National Geographic
Feb 5, 2014 · Zoroaster Temple is a Grand Canyon landmark, an immense mountain rising inside the colossal rift. It’s shaped like a pyramid and topped with a 700-foot, custard-colored sandstone tower that...
Zoroaster Temple | Grand Canyon | NEArete | Trad Climbing D1
Feb 28, 2018 · Zoroaster Temple – Grand Canyon – AZ (Day 1) – 11.3.17. February 28, 2018 askari51. Day 1: South Kaibab, Clear Creek, Redwall Notch. Day 2 (Part 1): Redwall Notch to Zoroaster Climb P4. Day 2 (Part 2): P5 to Summit and out via Bright Angel. Zoroaster Temple & Brahma Temple.