Agathla Peak
Also known as El Capitan.
Also known as El Capitan.
Location:
U.S. Route 163
Chapter Affiliation:
Kayenta Township - (928) 697-8451
Description:
Agathla Peak is apart of the Navajo Volcanic Field located in the southern Colorado Plateau. This volcanic plug rises over 1500 feet above the surrounding terrain. 8 miles north of Kayenta, AZ, 20 miles south of Monument Valley, UT.
Permitting:
Navajo Nation Film Office
Contact Information:
Kayenta Health Center - (928) 697-4000
Monument Valley Community Health Center - (435) 727-3000
Kayenta Police Department - (928) 697-5600
Notes:
- Rock climbing is not allowed
- Nearest hotel, restaurant, and fuel station is 8 miles away
- Residents live near the peak
- Dirt road to location may be unkept and hard to navigate after inclement weather
Tags:
standing rock, peak, desert, volcanic rock, monument, arizona, landmark
Disclaimer:
The location listed is on the Navajo Nation. Failure to have a permit is considered trespassing on a Federal Indian Reservation. Do not desecrate any areas in the Navajo Nation. Most roads are not maintained and are usually unmarked.