Mount Spry is a small 5,720-ft elevation mountain summit made of Navajo Sandstone located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. Officially named in 1934, it honors William Spry (1864–1929), the third governor of Utah. The nearest higher peak is The East Temple, to the east. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the North Fork Virgin River.
Climbing Routes Climbing Routes on Mount SpryMount Spry Mountain Project
Holy Roller - - 5 pitches Swamp Donkey - - 5 pitches Shark Tooth Freighter - - 3 pitches
Climate Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Mount Spry. 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
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References
External links Zion National Park National Park Service Weather forecast: Mount Spry