The East Temple, Zion National Park
Facts and practical information
The East Temple is a prominent 7,709 feet summit composed of Navajo Sandstone in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. It is one of the notable landmarks in the park. The nearest neighbor is Twin Brothers, one-half mile to the north, and the nearest higher peak is The West Temple, 3.85 miles to the west-southwest. The mountain is situated 1.8 miles northeast of the park headquarters, at the confluence of Pine Creek and the North Fork Virgin River. This feature's name was applied by John Wesley Powell during his explorations in 1872, and was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. The first ascent was made in 1937 by Glen Dawson, Dick Jones, Homer Fuller, Wayland Gilbert, and Jo Momyer. ()
Zion National Park
The East Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mount Spry, Twin Brothers, Mountain of the Sun, Deertrap Mountain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to The East Temple by public transport?
Bus
- Court of the Patriarchs • Lines: Zion Shuttle (Northbound), Zion Shuttle (Southbound) (32 min walk)