Ivins Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ivins Mountain |
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East aspect, from West Rim Trail
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,019 ft (2,139 m) |
| Prominence | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Isolation | 0.50 mi (0.80 km) |
| Parent peak | Inclined Temple (7,150 ft) |
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 Ivins Mountain
Location in Utah
Ivins 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 The Guardian Angels |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
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| Easiest route | class 5+ climbing |
Ivins Mountain is a tall mountain located in Zion National Park, in southwest Utah, United States. It stands 7,019 feet (2,139 meters) high. This mountain is made of a type of rock called Navajo Sandstone.
Discovering Ivins Mountain: Location and Naming
Ivins Mountain is about 7.5 miles (12 km) north of Springdale, Utah. Another tall peak, Inclined Temple, is close by to the south. South Guardian Angel is about three miles to the west.
The mountain got its official name in 1935. It was named by the United States Board on Geographic Names. This group is in charge of naming places in the U.S.
The mountain was named after Anthony W. Ivins (1852–1934). He was an important person in southern Utah. He was also a leader in the Mormon Church. A town in Utah, Ivins, Utah, is also named after him.
The first time someone climbed to the top of Ivins Mountain was in April 2015. Dan Stih and Matthew Mower made this first climb. They went up the mountain's west side. Water from the mountain flows into North Creek. This creek then joins the Virgin River.
Climate Around Ivins Mountain
The best times to visit Ivins Mountain are spring and fall. The weather is usually very pleasant then.
The area has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means it's a desert climate. The coldest month has an average temperature below 32 °F (0 °C). Also, more than half of the yearly rain falls in spring and summer.
This desert area gets less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain each year. Snowfall is usually light during the winter months.
Images for kids
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Ivins Mountain (left), seen from West Rim Trail
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Ivins Mountain (right), Inclined Temple (left)
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Inclined Temple (left) and Ivins Mountain seen from West Rim Trail
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Ivins Mountain centered, South Guardian Angel (upper right)
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East aspect
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Anthony W. Ivins in 1921
