Earth:Observation Point (Zion)

Observation Point
Observation Point
	Observation Point seen from Angels Landing Trail
Highest point
Elevation	6,507 ft (1,983 m)
Parent peak	Observation Benchmark (6708 ft)
Isolation	0.12 mi (0.19 km)
Coordinates	[ ⚑ ] : 37°16′42″N 112°56′25″W / 37.278232°N 112.940381°W
Geography
	Observation Point Location of Observation Point in Utah Observation Point Observation Point (the United States)
Location	Zion National Park; Washington County, Utah; United States
Parent range	Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Temple of Sinawava
Geology
Age of rock	Jurassic
Type of rock	Navajo sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route	class 1 hiking trail

Observation Point is a 6,507-foot (1,983 m) elevation Navajo Sandstone feature located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.^[2] Observation Point is situated at the north end of Zion Canyon, towering 2,100-feet (640 meters) above the canyon floor and the North Fork of the Virgin River which drains precipitation runoff from this viewpoint. A popular 8-mile round-trip trail climbs from the Weeping Rock trailhead along Zion Canyon Road to reach the top.^[3] Neighbors visible from the point include The Great White Throne, Cathedral Mountain, Angels Landing, and Cable Mountain. This geographical feature's name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.^[2]

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Observation Point. 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.^[4]

Gallery

View from Observation Point looking southwest down Zion Canyon
Enjoying the view from Observation Point, white cliffs of Cathedral Mountain to right
Observation Point from Angels Landing
Cathedral Mountain (left) from the trail, with Observation Point upper right
Observation Point from Cable Mountain
Observation Point from southeast
Panoramic view from Observation Point
Observation Point detail
Angels Landing and Observation Point from Zion Lodge
Observation Point left of center
Observation Point seen from Angels Landing
Clockwise from top: Lady Mountain, Cathedral Mountain, Angels Landing, The Organ, The Great White Throne, Red Arch Mountain.
Observation Point covered with winter snow