Angels Landing
Angels Landing, known previously as the Temple of Aeolus, is a 1,488-foot (454 m) tall rock formation in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, United States. A renowned trail cut into solid rock in 1926 leads to the top of Angels Landing and provides panoramic views of Zion Canyon.
| Angels Landing | |
|---|---|
Angels Landing, Zion Canyon | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,760 m (5,770 ft) |
| Prominence | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Parent peak | Cathedral Mountain (6,930 ft) |
| Isolation | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 37°16′10″N 112°56′53″W |
| Geography | |
Angels Landing (the United States) | |
| Location | Zion National Park, Washington County, Utah |
| Topo map | USGS Temple of Sinawava |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Mountain type | Monolith |
| Type of rock | Navajo Sandstone |
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