Cathedral Mountain (Zion) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Mountain |
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Cathedral Mountain, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,930 ft (2,110 m) |
| Prominence | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Isolation | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) |
| Parent peak | Mount Majestic (6,956 ft) |
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 Cathedral Mountain
Location in Utah
Cathedral Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Location | Zion National Park Washington County, Utah United States |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Temple of Sinawava |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1931 |
| Easiest route | class 4 scrambling |
Cathedral Mountain is a tall mountain in Zion National Park in southwest Utah, United States. It stands about 6,930 feet (2,112 meters) high. This mountain is made of a type of rock called Navajo Sandstone.
Cathedral Mountain is located at the northern end of Zion Canyon. It rises an amazing 2,500 feet (760 meters) above the canyon floor. The Virgin River flows nearby and collects water that runs off the mountain.
Cathedral Mountain is close to another famous spot called Angels Landing. They are only about 0.7 miles (1 kilometer) apart. The popular Angels Landing Trail goes through Refrigerator Canyon, which is between these two mountains. Other mountains nearby include The Great White Throne, Observation Point, and Mount Majestic.
Stephen S. Johnson gave the mountain its descriptive name, "Cathedral Mountain," in 1922. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially adopted the name in 1934. The southernmost part of Cathedral Mountain is called The Spearhead. It is 5,804 feet high and looks very impressive from Zion Lodge. The first people to climb Cathedral Mountain were Walter Becker, Fritz Becker, and Rudolph Weidner. They reached the top on August 31, 1931.
Weather at Cathedral Mountain
The best times to visit Cathedral Mountain are during spring and fall. The weather is usually very pleasant then.
Understanding the Climate
Cathedral Mountain is in a Cold semi-arid climate zone. This means that the coldest month of the year has an average temperature below 32°F (0°C). Also, at least half of the yearly rain and snow falls during spring and summer.
Rainfall and Snow
This desert area gets less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of rain each year. When winter comes, the snowfall is usually light.
Images for kids
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Cathedral centered beyond Big Bend
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Enjoying the view from Observation Point, white cliffs of Cathedral Mountain to right
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Cathedral Mountain from Observation Point
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Cathedral Mountain (left) from the trail, with Observation Point upper right
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Cathedral (left) from south. Angels Landing centered.
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Cathedral Mountain from Angels Landing
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The Spearhead
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The Spearhead
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The Spearhead in 1929
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Cathedral centered
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