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Zion National Park peaks and views

Zion National Park features some of the Colorado Plateau’s most dramatic topography, characterized by deep Navajo sandstone canyons and towering monoliths. This collection highlights significant geological landmarks, including the 2,400-foot Great White Throne and the cross-hatched Checkerboard Mesa. It covers essential viewpoints along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and the Scenic Drive, alongside famous high-altitude destinations like Observation Point and the narrow ridge of Angels Landing.

Zion Peaks and Views — Map
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Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

It takes about an hour and a half to drive this 54-mile road by the Virgin river.
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Angels Landing

A 1,488-foot tall rock formation featuring a narrow ridge hike with anchored support chains and views of the canyon floor.
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Weeping Rock

A natural alcove where water seeps through Navajo sandstone, feeding hanging gardens of moss and ferns.
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Observation Point

A viewpoint situated 6,521 feet above sea level, offering a panoramic bird's-eye view of the entire Zion Canyon.
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Mystery Canyon Falls

A waterfall located at the terminus of a technical canyoneering route where it meets the Virgin River.
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View on the Patriarchs

A viewpoint overlooking three prominent sandstone peaks named Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Checkerboard Mesa

A Navajo sandstone hill featuring a unique grid-like pattern caused by horizontal cross-bedding and vertical stress cracks.
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Canyon Overlook

A viewpoint located above the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, providing views of the Pine Creek canyon and the lower Zion Canyon.
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Pullout

Roadside stopping point along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.
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Pullout

Roadside stopping point along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.
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Pullout

Roadside stopping point near the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel entrance.
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Watchman

A 6,545-foot sandstone peak that towers over the park's south entrance and the Virgin River.
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The Subway

A unique tunnel-like slot canyon on the Left Fork of North Creek that requires a wilderness permit to access.
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The Great White Throne

A massive white Navajo sandstone monolith that rises nearly 2,400 feet above the canyon floor.
O

Lava Point Overlook

Located at 7,890 feet on the Kolob Terrace, this point offers views of the park's northern wilderness.
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Scout Lookout

A broad sandstone plateau that serves as the final turnaround point before the steep chain section of Angels Landing.
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The Streaked Wall

A massive cliff face near the south entrance marked by dark vertical streaks of desert varnish.
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Hurricane Cliffs

A prominent geological fault line marking the western boundary of the Zion region.
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The Confluence

The meeting point of the North Fork and the East Fork of the Virgin River.
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The Pulpit

A distinct rock formation located at the Temple of Sinawava at the end of the Scenic Drive.
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Kung Fu Theater

A steep sandstone wall popular among rock climbers, located near the park's south entrance.
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The Streaked Wall

Massive cliff face near the south entrance known for its distinct dark mineral stains.
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The Altar

A large sandstone formation situated near the Temple of Sinawava.
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