North Guardian Angel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Guardian Angel |
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North aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,395 ft (2,254 m) |
| Prominence | 675 ft (206 m) |
| Isolation | 1.72 mi (2.77 km) |
| Parent peak | Pine Valley Peak (7,415 ft) |
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 North Guardian Angel
Location in Utah
North Guardian Angel
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 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 4 scrambling |
North Guardian Angel is a tall mountain peak in Zion National Park, Utah. It stands 7,395 feet (2,254 meters) high. This impressive summit is located in Washington County, in the southwest part of the United States.
About North Guardian Angel
North Guardian Angel is made of white rock called Navajo Sandstone. This type of rock is very common in the area. The peak is about 9.5 miles (15 km) north-northwest of Springdale, Utah.
Its closest neighbor is South Guardian Angel, which is about 1.44 miles (2.3 km) to the south. Between these two peaks, you can find The Subway. This is a special, narrow slot canyon with a unique shape.
The name "North Guardian Angel" became official in 1934. It was chosen by the United States Board on Geographic Names, which is a group that names places in the U.S. Water from rain and snow on the mountain flows into North Creek. This creek then joins the Virgin River.
Weather and Climate
The best times to visit North Guardian Angel are during spring and fall. The area has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means that the coldest month has an average temperature below 32 °F (0 °C). Also, more than half of the yearly rain and snow falls during spring and summer.
This desert climate gets less than 10 inches (254 mm) of rain each year. Snowfall in winter is usually light.
Images for kids
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North aspect
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North Guardian Angel from northeast
See also
In Spanish: North Guardian Angel para niños
