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 Narrows, Zion National Park
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Mount Majestic, Zion National Park
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Ivins Mountain, Zion National Park
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