Mount Majestic, also known as Majestic Mountain, is a elevation Navajo Sandstone double-summit mountain located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.
Description Mount Majestic is situated near the north end of Zion Canyon, towering above the canyon floor and the North Fork Virgin River, which drains precipitation runoff from this mountain. Majestic is the parent to Cathedral Mountain, with only 0.24 mile of separation between them. Other neighbors include The Great White Throne, Observation Point, Red Arch Mountain, Lady Mountain, Castle Dome, Cable Mountain, and Angels Landing. This feature's name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Climate Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Mount Majestic. 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 , 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.
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See also
List of mountains in Utah Geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area Colorado Plateau
References
External links
Zion National Park National Park Service Weather forecast: Mount Majestic