Golden Throne (mountain) facts for kids
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The Golden Throne from Capitol Gorge
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,042 ft (2,146 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 462 ft (141 m) |
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 Golden Throne
Location in Utah
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| Location | Wayne County, Utah U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Golden Throne |
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| Easiest route | Strenuous hike |
The Golden Throne is a 7,041-foot (2,146 m) mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red. The presence of a small amount of the Carmel Formation on top of the Navajo Sandstone is the reason for this staining.
A two-mile-long (3.2 km) trail runs below the mountain. The summit is 7,042 feet (2,146 m) in elevation and is part of the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100-mile-long (160 km) monocline.
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