Deertrap Mountain
| Deertrap Mountain | |
|---|---|
 South aspect, from Zion – Mount Carmel Highway | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,837 ft (2,084 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 80 ft (24 m)[2] |
| Parent peak | Twin Brothers (6,863 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 0.68 mi (1.09 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°14′08″N 112°56′39″W / 37.235557°N 112.94426°WCoordinates: 37°14′08″N 112°56′39″W / 37.235557°N 112.94426°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Deertrap Mountain Location in Utah | |
| Location | Zion National Park Washington County, Utah United States |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Springdale East |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking class 1 Trail[2] |
Deertrap Mountain is a 6,837-foot (2,084 m) mountain in Zion National Park in Washington County, Utah, United States.[1]
Description[]
Deertrap Mountain is composed of white Navajo Sandstone and set on the east rim of Zion Canyon. It is situated one mile southeast of Zion Lodge, and three miles northeast of park headquarters. The nearest neighbor is Mountain of the Sun, one-half mile to the west, and the nearest higher peak is Twin Brothers, 0.68 miles (1.09 km) to the southwest.[3] The East Temple is situated 1.1 mile to the south-southwest, and Ant Hill is set 1.4 miles (2.3 km) to the southeast. Pine Creek originates at Deertrap, and the North Fork of the Virgin River drains precipitation runoff from this mountain. This feature's name was officially adopted April 4, 1934, by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[1] It is believed that the Paiute drove mule deer onto the mesa here, trapping them for food.[4]
Climate[]
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Deertrap Mountain. 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.[5]
See also[]
- List of mountains of Utah
- Geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area
- Colorado Plateau
References[]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deertrap Mountain
- ^ a b c d "Deertrap Mountain - 6,840' UT". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ a b "Deertrap Mountain, Utah". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ National Park Service nps.gov/zion
- ^ "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.
External links[]
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- Zion National Park National Park Service
- Weather forecast: Deertrap Mountain
- Mountains of Utah
- Zion National Park
- Mountains of Washington County, Utah
- Sandstone formations of the United States
- Colorado Plateau