The Pulpit (Zion) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Pulpit |
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The Pulpit seen from the north
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,400 m) |
| Prominence | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Isolation | 0.87 mi (1.40 km) |
| Parent peak | Mount Majestic (6,956 ft) |
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 The Pulpit
Location in Utah
The Pulpit
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 Temple of Sinawava |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1967 |
| Easiest route | class 5.9 climbing |
The Pulpit is a cool rock formation in Zion National Park, Utah. It's like a giant stone pillar, standing about 4,600 feet (1,400 meters) tall. This amazing pillar is made of a type of rock called Navajo Sandstone. It rises about 160 feet (50 meters) from the bottom of Zion Canyon.
You can see The Pulpit easily from the parking area at the end of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. It's also right near the entrance to a famous hiking spot called The Narrows. Many people take pictures of it because it's so beautiful!
Other big rocks nearby include Mountain of Mystery, Observation Point, Angels Landing, and Cathedral Mountain. A team of climbers first reached the top of The Pulpit on April 15, 1967.
Weather at The Pulpit
The best times to visit or climb The Pulpit 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). Also, at least half of the yearly rain 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.
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