Freya Castle, Mountain summit in Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States
Freya Castle rises 3,400 feet above the Unkar Valley, reaching an elevation of 7,288 feet in the Grand Canyon's North Rim section.
Harvey Butchart and Allyn Cureton completed the first recorded ascent of Freya Castle's summit on June 24, 1962, marking a mountaineering milestone.
The United States Board on Geographic Names officially adopted the name Freya Castle in 1906, referencing the Norse goddess of love and beauty.
The recommended hiking season extends from April through September, with optimal conditions for climbing and outdoor activities during May and June.
The summit contains cream-colored Coconino Sandstone formations that originated as sand dunes 265 million years ago during the Permian period.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 36.11110,-111.93683
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:15
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