Observation Point (Zion National Park) Explained

Observation Point
Elevation Ft:6507
Isolation Mi:0.12
Parent Peak:Observation Benchmark (6708 ft)
Part Type:Protected area
Country:United States
Region Type:County
Map:Utah#USA
Map Size:230
Label Position:top
Coordinates:37.2782°N -112.9404°W
Topo:USGS Temple of Sinawava
Easiest Route: hiking trail

Observation Point is a 6507feet elevation Navajo Sandstone feature located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. Observation Point is situated at the north end of Zion Canyon, towering 2100abbr=offNaNabbr=off above the canyon floor and the North Fork of the Virgin River which drains precipitation runoff from this viewpoint. A popular 8-mile round-trip trail climbs from the Weeping Rock trailhead along Zion Canyon Road to reach the top.[1] Neighbors visible from the point include The Great White Throne, Cathedral Mountain, Angels Landing, and Cable Mountain. This geographical 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 Observation Point. 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, and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10abbr=offNaNabbr=off of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Erik Molvar and Tamara Martin, Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Second Edition, Globe Pequot Press, 2005, page 56.
  2. Web site: Zion National Park, Utah, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data . Weather Atlas . 31 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190127152638/https://www.weather-us.com/en/utah-usa/zion-national-park-climate . January 27, 2019. live.