Beatty Point (Utah) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beatty Point
Southwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation	7,780 ft (2,370 m)
Prominence	140 ft (43 m)
Isolation	0.67 mi (1.08 km)
Parent peak	Nagunt Mesa (7,785 ft)
Geography
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Location	Zion National Park Washington County, Utah, US
Parent range	Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Kolob Arch
Geology
Age of rock	Jurassic
Type of rock	Navajo sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route	class 2 scrambling

Beatty Point is a tall mountain peak, about 7,780 feet (2,371 meters) high. It's found in the beautiful Zion National Park in Utah, United States. Specifically, it's in the Kolob Canyons area, which is known for its stunning red rock formations.

About Beatty Point

Beatty Point is surrounded by other cool rock formations. For example, Paria Point is just half a mile (0.8 km) to the north. Nagunt Mesa is also close, about 0.57 miles (0.9 km) to the south. Between these peaks are deep canyons, some as deep as 2,000 feet! Other nearby peaks include Timber Top Mountain and Tucupit Point.

What is it made of?

Beatty Point is mostly made of a type of rock called Navajo sandstone. This rock formed a very long time ago, during the Jurassic period. Underneath the Navajo sandstone, there's another rock layer called the Kayenta Formation.

Water and its name

When it rains or snows, the water flows off Beatty Point into two creeks: Timber Creek and Taylor Creek. These creeks eventually join the Virgin River. All this water is part of the Virgin River drainage basin, which means all the water in this area eventually flows into the Virgin River.

Beatty Point was named to honor the Beatty family from Toquerville, Utah. A special person from this family, Walter Lamb Beatty, worked as a guide in Zion National Park for 20 years.

Weather at Beatty Point

The best times to visit Beatty Point are in the spring and fall. The weather is usually just right for exploring.

Climate type

Beatty Point is in a "Cold semi-arid climate" zone. This means it's a desert climate, but it can get quite cold in the winter. The average temperature in the coldest month is usually below 32 °F (0 °C).

Rain and snow

This desert area doesn't get much rain, usually less than 10 inches (254 mm) each year. Most of the rain falls in spring and summer. Snowfall in winter is generally light, so you won't see huge amounts of snow.

Images for kids

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  Beatty Point centered, from southwest. (Paria Point to left)

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  Kolob Canyons: Beatty Point (left), Nagunt Mesa (left of center), Timber Top Mountain (right)