| The Witch Head | |
|---|---|
 The Witch Head, east aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,340 ft (2,240 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 360 ft (110 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Altar of Sacrifice (7,505 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 0.41 mi (0.66 km)[1] |
| Coordinates | 37°13′11″N113°01′08″W / 37.2198°N 113.0190°W /37.2198; -113.0190 |
| Geography | |
  The Witch Head Location in Utah Show map of Utah The Witch Head The Witch Head (the United States) Show map of the United States | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Protected area | Zion National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGSSpringdale West |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Jurassic |
| Rock type | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1997 |
| Easiest route | class 5+climbing[1] |
The Witch Head is a 7,340-foot (2,240 m) whiteNavajo Sandstone mountain inZion National Park inWashington County,Utah, United States, that is part of theTowers of the Virgin.
The Witch Head is situated 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of Zion's park headquarters, towering 3,300 feet (1,000 m) above the floor ofZion Canyon and theVirgin River, which drains precipitationrunoff from this mountain. Its neighbors includeThe West Temple,The Sundial,Altar of Sacrifice,Meridian Tower,Bee Hive, andThree Marys. Thefirst ascent of this feature was made in early March 1997 by Dan Stih and Ron Raimonde via the west face, which they rated aclass 5.10 climb.[2]
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit The Witch Head. 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.[3]
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