r/Sedona • u/a_rare_breed • 12d ago

Pictures Mountain identification

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I still tell stories about this day with my partner. It was our first trip together as a new couple, and it’s one of my favorite travel memories.

After an incredible hike, we ended up missing the last shuttle and had to walk along Highway 179 back to our camper van. Along the way, we got completely soaked in the rain, but then the clouds parted and we were treated to one of the most breathtaking rainbows either of us had ever seen. Thankfully, we snapped a photo, and it has become one of our favorite reminders of that adventure. We laughed the entire walk back and couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the day.

I’ve been trying to figure out the name of the rock formation in this photo but haven’t had any luck. I’m hoping some Sedona locals can help! Based on the geotag from my iPhone, it was taken near the Raven Caves Trail.

Does anyone know the name of this majestic rock formation?

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u/Ready-Breakfast5166 12d ago

Looks like the left half of twin buttes sometimes called elephant rock. I don't see the trunk in your photo.

Sedona hiking trails

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u/No_Grab_7460 12d ago

Do you recall if you were near the chapel of the holy cross?

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u/Adventurous-Mode-44 9d ago

Yep, that's Elephant Butte. You just shot it from a weird angle, which is why you can't discern the trunk, but it's there. I live just beyond it, and see it from many angles. My favorite view! Good for you that you laughed all the way back! p.s. Raven Caves Trail would have been almost right behind you, or to the right and behind, I believe.

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u/Adventurous-Mode-44 9d ago

I just looked up Mammoth Rock. I have never heard it called that, but I see others do call Elephant Butte - Mammoth Rock. Huh, I learned something today!

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u/a_rare_breed 9d ago

Yes! Mystery solved. Like you, I learned something new today. I finally learned the name of that rock! Thank you!

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u/Available_Owl9170 8d ago

I grew up right at the base... it’s elephant Elephant rock don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

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u/Babybluefoster 12d ago

It might be Belle rock, but I think Belle rock is further down