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 6,863-foot (2,092 m) elevation Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. Twin Brothers is situated one half mile immediately north of The East Temple, and one half mile immediately south of Mountain of the Sun, towering 2,800-feet (850 meters) above the floor of Zion Canyon. It is set on the east side of the North Fork of the Virgin River which drains precipitation runoff from this mountain. Its neighbors across the canyon include Bee Hive, The Sentinel, and Mount Moroni. Mount Spry, set southwest and below Twin Brothers, often appears in photos taken of both from park headquarters. This feature's name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Climate
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Twin Brothers. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 °F (0 °C), and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.
