Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises over 1,000 feet (305 meters) above surrounding terrain in 0.1 miles (0.16 km).

Precipitation runoff from the tower drains to Onion Creek which empties into the Colorado River, approximately three miles to the west.

Summer nights are comfortably cool, and temperatures drop quickly after sunset.

This desert climate receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.

The first ascent of the summit was made in 1970 by Harvey T. Carter Tom Merrill, Steve Kentz, and Mike Pokress via the class 5.10 Fantasia route on the south ridge.