South Guardian Angel

South Guardian Angel is a 7,140-foot (2,176 meter) elevation summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.[3]

South Guardian Angel
Northeast aspect, from West Rim Trail
Highest point
Elevation7,140 ft (2,180 m) [1]
Prominence1,205 ft (367 m) [1]
Parent peakNorth Guardian Angel (7,395 ft)[2]
Isolation1.43 mi (2.30 km) [2]
Coordinates37°17′44″N 113°03′35″W <[3]
Geography
South Guardian Angel
Location in Utah
South Guardian Angel
South Guardian Angel (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 3+ scrambling[2]

Description

South Guardian Angel, a formation composed of white Navajo Sandstone, is situated 8.0 mi (12.9 km) north-northwest of Springdale, Utah. Its nearest higher neighbor is North Guardian Angel, 1.44 mi (2 km) to the north. The Subway, a small, uniquely-shaped slot canyon, is set between these two peaks. The South Guardian Angel name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[3] 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 South Guardian Angel. 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.[4]

See also
  • South Guardian Angel, east aspect, from West Rim Trail
  • South Guardian Angel from West Rim Trail
  • South Guardian Angel from West Rim Trail

References
  1. "South Guardian Angel, Utah". Peakbagger.com.
  2. "South Guardian Angel - 7,140' UT". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Guardian Angel
  4. "Zion National Park, Utah, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data". Weather Atlas. Archived from the original on August 31, 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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