Mountain of Mystery (Zion National Park)
| Mountain of Mystery | |
|---|---|
 Southwest aspect, from The Narrows | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,565 ft (2,001 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 805 ft (245 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Flagpole Mountain[2] |
| Isolation | 0.45 mi (0.72 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°18′10″N 112°56′21″W / 37.302808°N 112.939232°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mountain of Mystery Location in Utah  Mountain of Mystery Mountain of Mystery (the United States) | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Protected area | Zion National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Temple of Sinawava |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Jurassic |
| Rock type | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 5.2[2] Northeast Buttress[3] |
Mountain of Mystery is a 6,565-foot (2,001 m) Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.[4] Mountain of Mystery is situated above The Narrows, towering over 2,100 feet (640 meters) above the floor of Zion Canyon and the North Fork Virgin River which drains precipitation runoff from this mountain. This peak rises above Orderville Canyon on its north side, and Mystery Canyon on the south. Its neighbors include Mount Majestic, Cathedral Mountain, Observation Point, Cable Mountain, Angels Landing, and The Organ. This feature's name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[4] The first ascent via the Northeast Buttress was made 15 September 2001, by Brian Cabe and Tom Jones.[5]
Climate
[edit]Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Mountain of Mystery. 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.[6]
See also
[edit]- List of mountains in Utah
- Geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area
- Colorado Plateau
Mountains portal
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Mountain of Mystery, Utah". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ a b c "Mountain of Mystery - 6,565' UT". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ Mountain of Mystery Rock Climbing Mountainproject.com
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mountain of Mystery
- ^ Mountain of Mystery Northeast Buttress Mountainproject.com
- ^ "Zion National Park, Utah, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data". Weather Atlas. Archived from the original on January 27, 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
External links
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- Zion National Park National Park Service
- Weather forecast: Mountain of Mystery
- Mountain of Mystery painting by Thomas Moran