Mountain of the Sun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mountain of the Sun |
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North aspect, from Zion Lodge
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,722 ft (2,049 m) |
| Prominence | 842 ft (257 m) |
| Isolation | 0.46 mi (0.74 km) |
| Parent peak | Twin Brothers (6,863 ft) |
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 Mountain of the Sun
Location in Utah
Mountain of the Sun
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 Springdale East |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
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| Easiest route | class 4+ climbing |
Mountain of the Sun is a tall peak in Zion National Park, located in southwest Utah, United States. It stands about 6,722 feet (2,049 meters) high. This mountain is made of a type of rock called Navajo Sandstone.
It is found just east of a famous spot called Court of the Patriarchs. It's also south of Zion Lodge, which is a popular place for visitors. Mountain of the Sun rises an impressive 2,500 feet (760 meters) above the lodge and the bottom of Zion Canyon.
The mountain is on the east side of the North Fork of the Virgin River. This river helps carry water away from the mountain when it rains or snows. Some of its nearby mountain neighbors include The Sentinel, Mount Spry, The East Temple, and Mount Moroni. The name "Mountain of the Sun" was officially chosen in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Climate at Mountain of the Sun
The best times to visit Mountain of the Sun are during spring and fall. The area has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means that the coldest month usually has an average temperature below 32 °F (0 °C). Also, at least half of the yearly rain and snow falls during spring and summer.
This desert climate gets less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain each year. Snowfall in winter is usually light.
Images for kids
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Mountain of the Sun (left) covering Twin Brothers (center), as seen from the north
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from Zion Lodge
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From the southwest
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From the southwest
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Zion Lodge and Mountain of the Sun
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North aspect, with Virgin River
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Mountain of the Sun (centered) seen from SW with Twin Brothers (right}
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The East Temple, Twin Brothers, Mountain of the Sun (right of center) seen from the northeast on Deertrap Mountain
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