Timber Top Mountain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Timber Top Mountain
Timber Top Mountain, northwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation	8,055 ft (2,455 m)
Prominence	1,335 ft (407 m)
Isolation	3.91 mi (6.29 km)
Parent peak	Horse Ranch Mountain (8,726 ft)
Geography
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Location	Zion National Park Washington County, Utah, US
Parent range	Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Kolob Arch
Geology
Age of rock	Jurassic
Type of rock	Navajo sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route	class 5.11d Climbing

Timber Top Mountain is a tall mountain in the Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park, Utah. It stands 8,055 feet (2,455 meters) high. This makes it the second-highest peak in Zion Park. Only Horse Ranch Mountain is taller.

Where is Timber Top Mountain?

Timber Top Mountain is located in Washington County, Utah. It's part of the beautiful Colorado Plateau. Its closest tall neighbor is Horse Ranch Mountain. This peak is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km) to the north-northeast. Nagunt Mesa is right to the north. Tucupit Point is also nearby, about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) north.

What Makes it Special?

Timber Top Mountain looks a bit like a flat-topped table, which is why it's called "Timber Top." It has huge walls of rock all around it. These walls are made of a type of rock called Navajo sandstone. The cliffs can be 400 feet high on the south side. On the north side, they can reach an amazing 2,000 feet!

Cool Features and Nearby Sights

One famous landmark, Kolob Arch, is found on the lower southeast side of the mountain. It's a natural rock arch that's truly impressive. Another interesting spot is Shuntavi Butte. This forms the western tip of Timber Top Mountain. Water from rain and snow on the mountain flows into Timber Creek. This creek then joins the Virgin River.

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