Golden Throne (mountain)
| Golden Throne | |
|---|---|
 The Golden Throne from Capitol Gorge | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,042 ft (2,146 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Prominence | 462 ft (141 m)[1] |
| Geography | |
  Golden Throne | |
| Location | Wayne County, Utah U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Golden Throne |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Strenuous hike[3] |
The Golden Throne is a mountain located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Utah, U.S.. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red. The presence of a small amount of the Carmel Formation on top of the Navajo Sandstone is the reason for this staining.
A two mile long trail runs below the mountain. The summit is 7,042 feet (2,146 m) in elevation and sits in the Waterpocket Fold, a 200-mile (320 km) long landform.
The summit is very difficult to reach and may take several hours using the shortest route.
References
- ^ a b "Golden Throne". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Golden Throne". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Trails Guide". Capitol Reef National Park. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
External links
Media related to Golden Throne (mountain) at Wikimedia Commons
- Golden Throne. gjhikes.com.
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