Twin Brothers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twin Brothers |
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Southwest aspect centered, viewed from Springdale
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,863 ft (2,092 m) |
| Prominence | 1,023 ft (312 m) |
| Isolation | 0.51 mi (0.82 km) |
| Parent peak | The East Temple (7,709 ft) |
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 Twin Brothers
Location in Utah
Twin Brothers
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 East |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1966 |
| Easiest route | class 5.3 climbing |
Twin Brothers is a tall mountain located in Zion National Park, Utah. It stands 6,863 feet (2,092 meters) high. This impressive peak is made of a type of rock called Navajo Sandstone. It is found in Washington County, in the southwestern part of the United States.
Twin Brothers is very close to other famous mountains. It is just half a mile north of The East Temple. It is also half a mile south of Mountain of the Sun. This mountain towers about 2,800 feet (850 meters) above the bottom of Zion Canyon.
You can find Twin Brothers on the east side of the North Fork of the Virgin River. This river helps drain rainwater from the mountain. Across the canyon, you can see other mountains like Bee Hive, The Sentinel, and Mount Moroni. Mount Spry is also nearby. The name "Twin Brothers" was officially given to this mountain in 1934.
Weather at Twin Brothers
The best times to visit Twin Brothers are during spring and fall. The weather is usually very pleasant then. This area has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means the coldest month 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 is generally light during the winter months.
