The Witch Head facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Witch Head |
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The Witch Head, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,340 ft (2,240 m) |
| Prominence | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Isolation | 0.41 mi (0.66 km) |
| Parent peak | Altar of Sacrifice (7,505 ft) |
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 The Witch Head
Location in Utah
The Witch Head
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 West |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1997 |
| Easiest route | class 5+ climbing |
The Witch Head is a striking white rock formation in Zion National Park, Utah. It stands tall at 7,340 feet (2,237 meters) above sea level. This impressive peak is made of Navajo Sandstone, a type of rock formed long ago.
You can find The Witch Head in Washington County, in the southwestern part of Utah, United States. It's part of a group of amazing rock towers known as the "Towers of the Virgin." The Witch Head is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) west of Zion's main park office.
This giant rock towers an incredible 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) above the bottom of Zion Canyon. The Virgin River flows through the canyon below, collecting water that runs off the mountain.
The Witch Head has several famous neighbors, including:
The first people to successfully climb to the very top of The Witch Head were Dan Stih and Ron Raimonde. They completed their challenging climb up the west face in early March 1997.
Climate and Weather
The best times to visit The Witch Head and Zion National Park are during the spring and fall seasons. The weather is usually very pleasant then.
The area around The Witch Head has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means that the coldest month of the year has an average temperature below 32 °F (0 °C). Also, at least half of the yearly rain and snow falls during the spring and summer months.
This desert climate does not get much rainfall, usually less than 10 inches (254 millimeters) per year. If it snows in winter, it's usually just a light dusting.
