Saddle Mountain
This extinct volcano lies just outside the Park.
Plan Around Saddle Mountain
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Saddle Mountain Details
This extinct volcano sits on the North Rim and is the centerpiece of the 40,000-acre Saddle Mountain Wilderness, which lies just outside the boundary of Grand Canyon National Park. The mountain rises to 8,000 feet, and this and other peaks along the Boundary Ridge can be accessed via the Saddle Mountain Trail. The trail affords gorgeous views of the Grand Canyon. Venture further into the wilderness preserve and you may encounter a buffalo herd in House Rock Valley.
Difficulty
Low
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N/A
Estimated time
Region
North Rim
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Saddle Mountain
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6.9 mi away
Humphreys Peak
Standing over 12,600-feet tall, this peak is the highest mountain in the San Francisco Peaks.
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The San Francisco Peaks
The San Francisco Peaks, a volcano mountain range near Flagstaff, Ariz., can be seen from several west-facing Petrified Forest National Park viewpoints.
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Humphreys Peak
An adventure lover's dream, the hike up to Arizona's highest mountain is guaranteed to be a memorable experience.
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Lava River Cave
This .75-mile-long lava tube was believed to be formed between 650,000 and 700,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption near Hart Prairie.
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument has an interesting history: the drive to protect the site took form after 1920s Hollywood moviemakers tried to use this ancient cinder cone as a movie prop.
