North Guardian Angel

North Guardian Angel is a 7,395-foot elevation summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.

Description

North Guardian Angel, a formation composed of white Navajo Sandstone, is situated north-northwest of Springdale, Utah. Its nearest neighbor is South Guardian Angel, to the south. The Subway, a small, uniquely-shaped slot canyon, is set between these two peaks. The North Guardian Angel name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into North Creek, a tributary of the Virgin River.

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit North Guardian Angel. 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, 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.