| Tabernacle Dome | |
|---|---|
 Northwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,430 ft (1,960 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 510 ft (160 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | South Guardian Angel (7,140 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 1.86 mi (2.99 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°18′00″N113°05′36″W / 37.2998734°N 113.0932639°W /37.2998734; -113.0932639<[3] |
| Geography | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Protected area | Zion National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGSThe Guardian Angels |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Jurassic |
| Rock type | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 5.2climbing[2] |
Tabernacle Dome is a 6,430-foot (1,960 meter) elevation summit located inZion National Park, inWashington County of southwestUtah, United States.[3] Tabernacle Dome, a formation composed ofNavajo Sandstone, is situated at the southeastern end of Cave Valley, 10 mi (16 km) northwest ofSpringdale, Utah. Its nearest higher neighbor isCave Knoll, 1.6 mi (3 km) to the north-northwest.[1] Other neighbors includeSouth Guardian Angel, 1.9 mi (3 km) to the east, andNorth Guardian Angel, 2.2 mi (4 km) to the northeast. Precipitationrunoff from this mountain drains into tributaries of theVirgin River. Access to this peak is via the Kolob Terrace Road. This peak's name was officially adopted in 1934 by theU.S. Board on Geographic Names.[3] It is named for its resemblance to theMormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.[4]
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Tabernacle Dome. According to theKöppen climate classification system, it is located in aCold 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.[5]
