Golden Throne (mountain) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Golden Throne
The Golden Throne from Capitol Gorge
Highest point
Elevation	7,042 ft (2,146 m)  NGVD 29
Prominence	462 ft (141 m)
Geography
Golden Throne Location in Utah
Location	Wayne County, Utah U.S.
Topo map	USGS Golden Throne
Climbing
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.