The East Temple facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The East Temple
The East Temple, west aspect
Highest point
Elevation	7,709 ft (2,350 m)
Prominence	1,709 ft (521 m)
Isolation	3.9 mi (6.3 km)
Parent peak	The West Temple (7,810 ft)
Geography
The East Temple Location in Utah Show map of Utah The East Temple Location in the United States Show map of the United States
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
Climbing
First ascent	1937
Easiest route	class 5.4 climbing

The East Temple is a tall and famous mountain in Zion National Park, Utah. It stands 7,709 feet (2,349 meters) high. This amazing peak is made of a special type of rock called Navajo Sandstone. It's one of the most well-known sights you'll see in the park.

The mountain is located in Washington County, in the southwest part of Utah, United States. It's about 1.8 miles northeast of the park's main office. The Twin Brothers mountain is nearby, about half a mile to the north. The highest peak close by is The West Temple, which is about 3.85 miles to the west-southwest.

The name "The East Temple" was given to this mountain by John Wesley Powell. He was an explorer who visited the area in 1872. The name became official in 1934, approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names. The first time people successfully climbed to the top was in 1937. The climbers were Glen Dawson, Dick Jones, Homer Fuller, Wayland Gilbert, and Jo Momyer.

Climbing The East Temple

Climbing The East Temple is a popular activity for experienced climbers. The routes are rated using the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS). This system tells climbers how difficult a route is. For example, a 5.4 rating means it's a relatively easier climb, while 5.11 is much harder. A "pitch" is a section of climbing between two points where climbers stop to rest or set up ropes.

Here are some of the climbing routes on The East Temple:

• Casual Route - class 5.4 - This route has 4 pitches.
• Fang Spire - class 5.9 - This route has 5 pitches.
• Lovelace - class 5.10 - This route has 9 pitches.
• Cowboy Bob Goes to Zion - class 5.10 - This route has 10 pitches.
• Mobius - class 5.11 - This route has 5 pitches.

Climate Around The East Temple

The best times to visit The East Temple are in 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, but it can get cold in winter. The coldest month usually has an average temperature below 32 °F (0 °C). Also, more than half of the yearly rain falls during spring and summer.

This desert area gets less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain each year. Snowfall in winter is usually light, so it doesn't snow very much.

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