Escudilla Mountain

Escudilla Mountain
Escudilla Mountain
Location in Arizona
Highest point
Elevation 10,916 ft (3,327 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 2,372 ft (723 m)[1]
Coordinates 33°55′00″N 109°06′38″W / 33.9167181°N 109.110633°W / 33.9167181; -109.110633Coordinates: 33°55′00″N 109°06′38″W / 33.9167181°N 109.110633°W / 33.9167181; -109.110633[2]
Naming
Translation Large cup[2] (Spanish)
Pronunciation /ɛskˈdə/
Geography
Location Apache County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range White Mountains
Topo map USGS Escudilla
Geology
Mountain type Volcanic
Climbing
Easiest route Trail hike

Escudilla Mountain is located in Apache County, Arizona, and is part of the White Mountains. The summit is the highest point in the Escudilla Wilderness which is administered as part of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The area was severely impacted by the Wallow Fire of June 2011.

References

  1. 1 2 "Escudilla Mountain, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  2. 1 2 "Escudilla Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  • "Escudilla Wilderness". Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests, USFS.
  • "Escudilla Mountain". SummitPost.org.
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