The Great White Throne is a monolith, predominantly composed of white Navajo Sandstone in Zion National Park in Washington County in southwestern Utah, United States. The north-west "main" face rises from the floor of Zion Canyon near Angels Landing. It is often used as a symbol of Zion National Park. The Great White Throne can be seen from many locations along the scenic drive running through Zion Canyon.
Naming
The Great White Throne was named by the Methodist minister of Ogden, Utah, Frederick Vining Fisher, in 1916.A History of Southern Utah and Its National Parks, Angus M. Woodbury (Utah State Historical Society, Vol XII Nos. 3–4, July–October 1944; revised and reprinted, 1950: pages 198-199 ) On a trip up the canyon with Claud Hirschi, Fisher and Hirschi named many features in Zion Canyon. Later afternoon light gloriously lit up The Great White Throne, prompting Fischer to state:
Climbing regulations A bivouac permit is required from the park visitor center for any climbs expected to last overnight.Climbing regulations. Zion National Park.
Climate
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit The Great White Throne. 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 of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.
See also
Geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area Colorado Plateau List of mountains in Utah
References
External links
Great White Throne on SummitPost.org Zion National Park National Park Service Weather forecast