Mountain of Mystery, Zion National Park

Name: Mountain of Mystery
Address: Zion National Park, United States

#14 among attractions in Zion National Park

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Mountain of Mystery is a 6,565-foot Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. Mountain of Mystery is situated above The Narrows, towering over 2,100-feet above the floor of Zion Canyon and the North Fork Virgin River which drains precipitation runoff from this mountain. This peak rises above Orderville Canyon on its north side, and Mystery Canyon on the south. Its neighbors include Mount Majestic, Cathedral Mountain, Observation Point, Cable Mountain, Angels Landing, and The Organ. This feature's name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. The first ascent via the Northeast Buttress was made 15 September 2001, by Brian Cabe and Tom Jones. ()

Coordinates: 37°18'15"N, 112°56'14"W

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Mountain of Mystery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Organ, Angels Landing, Cable Mountain, Observation Point.

2.3 miS
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The Organ, Zion National Park
59 min walk • The Organ at Zion National Park, United States, is a stunning geological formation that captures the essence of the park's natural beauty. This towering sandstone monolith is named for its resemblance to the pipes of a grand organ, and it stands as a sentinel within...
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Steep hike to a landmark rock formation
Angels Landing, Zion National Park
64 min walk • Perched in the heart of Zion National Park, Angels Landing stands as one of the most renowned rock formations in Utah and a pinnacle of adventure for hikers around the globe. This majestic natural structure is not only a breathtaking sight but also the site of one of...
2.5 miS
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Cable Mountain, Zion National Park
65 min walk • Cable Mountain stands as a majestic summit within the rugged landscape of Zion National Park, Utah. This towering formation offers an exhilarating challenge for avid hikers and a breathtaking vista for all visitors to this iconic American park.
1.8 miS
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Observation Point, Zion National Park
46 min walk • Observation Point is one of the crowning jewels of Zion National Park, offering some of the most breathtaking views of the park's iconic red rock formations. Perched at an elevation of 6,521 feet, this viewpoint presents a panoramic vista of Zion Canyon, the meandering...
3.8 miSW
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Lady Mountain, Zion National Park
97 min walk • Lady Mountain is a 6,945-foot elevation Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.
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Red Arch Mountain, Zion National Park
88 min walk • Red Arch Mountain is a 5,930-foot elevation Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.
4.5 miS
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Mount Moroni, Zion National Park
114 min walk • Mount Moroni is a 5,690-foot elevation Navajo Sandstone summit located at the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.
0.6 miW
Narrow, scenic section of Zion Canyon
The Narrows, Zion National Park
16 min walk • The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah, United States. Situated on the North Fork of the Virgin River and upstream of the main canyon, The Narrows is one of the premier hikes in the park and on the Colorado Plateau.
2.5 miSW
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Mount Majestic, Zion National Park
65 min walk • Mount Majestic, also known as Majestic Mountain, is a 6,956-foot elevation Navajo Sandstone double-summit mountain located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.
4.9 miS
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Mountain of the Sun, Zion National Park
125 min walk • Mountain of the Sun is a 6,722-foot elevation Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. Mountain of the Sun is situated immediately east of Court of the Patriarchs, and south of Zion Lodge, towering 2,500-feet above the lodge and the floor of Zion Canyon.
4 miW
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Ivins Mountain, Zion National Park
102 min walk • Ivins Mountain is a remote 7,019-foot Navajo Sandstone summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.

Mountain of Mystery, Zion National Park

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Mountain of Mystery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)