Pine Valley Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pine Valley Peak |
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Northwest aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,415 ft (2,260 m) |
| Prominence | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Isolation | 1.58 mi (2.54 km) |
| Parent peak | Windy Peak (7,888 ft) |
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 Pine Valley Peak
Location in Utah
Pine Valley Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Zion National Park Washington County, Utah, US |
| 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 4 scrambling |
Pine Valley Peak is a tall mountain, standing 7,415 feet (2,260 meters) high. You can find it in Zion National Park in southwest Utah, United States. This peak is made of white Navajo Sandstone, which is a type of rock. It sits in a place called Pine Valley, about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) northwest of Springdale, Utah.
Nearby, you'll find other cool mountains like North Guardian Angel and South Guardian Angel. Water from Pine Valley Peak flows into the Virgin River. You can reach this peak by using the Kolob Terrace Road. The name "Pine Valley Peak" became official in 1934.
Weather at Pine Valley Peak
The best times to visit Pine Valley Peak are during spring and fall. The area has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means the coldest month usually has an average temperature below 32 °F (0 °C).
Most of the yearly rain happens in spring and summer. This desert climate gets less than 10 inches (254 mm) of rain each year. Snowfall in winter is usually light.
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