Peak Name: Capitol Butte

Peak Height: 6,355'

Location: Sedona, Arizona

Route: West Ridge

Difficulty: Class 3

Round Trip Stats: 3.5 mi, 2200 ft

Date Climbed: 11/22/2016

Capitol Butte is one of the largest components of Sedona's backdrop, its mass commanding a strong visual presence. The dome shaped mountain is so named because it resembles the Capitol Building. The west ridge is the easiest way to reach the summit and has a decent trail most of the way. The last part of the route requires some routefinding and 3rd class scrambling. At a moderate pace the round trip doesn't take more than a few hours.