The East Temple
The East Temple[2] is a prominent 7,709 feet (2,350 m) summit made of Navajo Sandstone in Zion National Park in Washington County of Utah, United States. The nearest higher peak is The West Temple, 3.85 miles (6.20 km) to the west-southwest.[1] The mountain is situated 1.8 miles northeast of the park headquarters, at the confluence of Pine Creek and the North Fork Virgin River. It is one of the notable landmarks in the park.
| The East Temple | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The East Temple | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,709 ft (2,350 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,709 ft (521 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 37°13′14″N 112°57′03″W [1] |
| Geography | |
  The East Temple Location in Utah  The East Temple The East Temple (the United States) | |
| Location | Zion National Park Washington County, Utah United States |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Springdale East |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Climbing class 5.4 |
Climbing Routes
Climbing Routes on The East Temple[3]
- Casual Route - class 5.4 - 4 pitches
- Fang Spire - class 5.9 - 5 pitches
- Lovelace - class 5.10 - 9 pitches
- Cowboy Bob Goes to Zion - class 5.10 - 10 pitches
- Mobius - class 5.11 - 5 pitches
Gallery
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The East Temple
Mount Spry (left) with The East Temple (right)
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See also
- List of Mountains in Utah
References
- "The East Temple, Utah". Peakbagger.com.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: The East Temple
- The East Temple Mountain Project
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