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Lost Wilson Mountain
West aspect (from Bear Mountain)
Highest point
Elevation6,762 ft (2,061 m)
Prominence342 ft (104 m)
Parent peakWilson Mountain (7,122 ft)
Isolation1.79 mi (2.88 km)
Coordinates34°55′44″N 111°46′46″W / 34.9288998°N 111.7793138°W / 34.9288998; -111.7793138
Naming
EtymologyRichard Wilson
Geography
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CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyYavapai
Protected areaRed Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness
Parent rangeColorado Plateau
Topo mapUSGS Wilson Mountain AZ
Geology
Rock agePermian
Rock typeBasalt
Coconino Sandstone
Schnebly Hill Formation
Mountain in Yavapai County, Arizona

Lost Wilson Mountain is a 6,762-foot-elevation (2,061-meter) summit in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States.

Description

Wilson Mountain is located four miles north of Sedona in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, on land managed by Coconino National Forest. It is the third-highest peak in the wilderness. The summit lies within Yavapai County, whereas the eastern half of this landform is within Coconino County. Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into the Oak Creek watershed. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,760 feet (536 meters) above Sterling Canyon in 0.6 mile (1 km). The nearest higher neighbor is Wilson Mountain, 1.79 miles (2.88 km) to the southeast. The mountain's toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Lost Wilson Mountain is located in a temperate semi-arid climate zone. Climbers can expect afternoon rain and lightning from the seasonal monsoon in late July and August.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lost Wilson Mountain - 6,762' AZ". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  2. ^ "Lost Wilson Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  3. ^ "Lost Wilson Mountain, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  4. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.

Gallery

  • South aspect of Lost Wilson Mountain South aspect of Lost Wilson Mountain
  • Lost Wilson Mountain to left, Wilson Mountain to right. From Brins Mesa Trail Lost Wilson Mountain to left, Wilson Mountain to right. From Brins Mesa Trail
  • East aspect of Lost Wilson Mountain seen from the north end of Wilson Mountain East aspect of Lost Wilson Mountain seen from the north end of Wilson Mountain
  • West aspect of Lost Wilson Mountain on skyline left of center Wilson Mountain to right. View from Bear Mountain West aspect of Lost Wilson Mountain on skyline left of center
    Wilson Mountain to right. View from Bear Mountain

External links

Places adjacent to Lost Wilson Mountain
Secret Canyon East Pocket Knob
Sterling Canyon		 Oak Creek Canyon
Dry Creek Lost Wilson Mountain Oak Creek
Capitol Butte Sedona Wilson Mountain
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