Mount Spry[2] 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, 0.34 miles (0.55 km) to the east.[1] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the North Fork Virgin River.

Mount Spry
Mount Spry's southeast aspect (The Sentinel behind left}
Highest point
Elevation	5,720 ft (1,740 m)[1]
Prominence	440 ft (130 m)[1]
Coordinates	37°13′16″N 112°57′50″W[1]
Naming
Etymology	William Spry
Geography
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Location	Zion National Park Washington County, Utah United States
Parent range	Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Springdale East
Geology
Age of rock	Jurassic
Type of rock	Navajo sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route	Scrambling class 4

Climbing Routes

Climbing Routes on Mount Spry[3]

• Holy Roller - class 5.10d - 5 pitches
• Swamp Donkey - class 5.12a - 5 pitches
• Shark Tooth Freighter - class 5.10 - 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 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.[4]

See also

• Geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area
• Colorado Plateau

Gallery

References

External links

• Zion National Park National Park Service
• Weather forecast: Mount Spry