Elaine Castle
| Elaine Castle | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,431 ft (2,265 m) |
| Prominence | 691 ft (211 m) |
| Parent peak | Kaibab Plateau (9,220 ft) |
| Isolation | 5.38 mi (8.66 km) |
| Coordinates | 36°18′17″N 112°17′05″W / 36.3046447°N 112.2847365°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Protected area | Grand Canyon National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS King Arthur Castle |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Permian |
| Rock type | sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Puebloans |
| Easiest route | South side class 3 scrambling |
Elaine Castle is a 7,431-foot-elevation (2,265-meter) summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, US. It is situated three miles north-northwest of King Arthur Castle near the head of Shinumo Creek, and immediately southwest of Lancelot Point. Topographic relief is significant as it rises 2,800 feet (850 meters) above Merlin Abyss in one mile. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Elaine Castle is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone.