Ant Hill (Zion National Park)
Mountain in Utah, United States
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Ant Hill is a 6,641-foot (2,024 m) summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. It is composed of white Navajo Sandstone, and rises 1,400 feet (430 meters) above the Zion – Mount Carmel Highway. Ant Hill is situated 1.65 mi (2.66 km) east-northeast of The East Temple, and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) west-northwest of Checkerboard Mesa. Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into tributaries of the Virgin River. Despite its benign name, an ascent of this mountain is a dangerous and exposed climb.
| Ant Hill | |
|---|---|
East aspect, viewed from Highway 9 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,641 ft (2,024 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 321 ft (98 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | The Scarlet Begonia (6,995 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 0.65 mi (1.05 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°13′35″N 112°55′19″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Ant Hill Location within Utah  Ant Hill Location within the United States | |
Country | United States |
State | Utah |
County | Washington |
Protected area | Zion National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Springdale East |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Jurassic |
| Rock type | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 4 scrambling[2] |
Climate
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Ant Hill. 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]
See also
Gallery
South aspect
South aspect
Ant Hill from ENE near Aires Butte
Ant Hill (center) and parent The Scarlet Begonia (upper right corner)
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