Earth:Inclined Temple

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Short description: Mountain in the American state of Utah
Inclined Temple
Inclined Temple from Zion West Rim Trail.jpg
East aspect, from West Rim Trail
Highest point
Elevation7,150 ft (2,180 m) [1]
Prominence630 ft (190 m) [1]
Parent peakPoint 7370 (7,370 ft)[1]
Isolation0.92 mi (1.48 km) [1]
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 37°16′46″N 113°00′25″W / 37.2794440°N 113.0069035°W / 37.2794440; -113.0069035 <[2]
Geography
Inclined Temple is located in Utah
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Location in Utah
Inclined Temple is located in the United States
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Inclined Temple (the United States)
LocationZion National Park
Washington County, Utah
United States
Parent rangeColorado Plateau
Topo mapUSGS The Guardian Angels
Geology
Age of rockJurassic
Type of rockNavajo sandstone
Climbing
Easiest routeclass 5+ climbing[1]

Inclined Temple is a remote 7,150-foot (2,180 meter) elevation summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.[2]

Description

Inclined Temple, a mesa-like formation composed of Navajo Sandstone, is situated 7.0 mi (11.3 km) north of Springdale, Utah. Its nearest neighbor is Ivins Mountain, one half mile to the north, and South Guardian Angel is set approximately three miles to the west-northwest. Its name was officially adopted in 1935 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[2] This geographical feature is so named because its broad top has a decided incline.[2] Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into North Creek, a tributary of the Virgin River.

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Inclined Temple. 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.[3]

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