Golden Throne (mountain)
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The Golden Throne from Capitol Gorge
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,042 ft (2,146 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 462 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 38°13′06″N 111°11′03″W / 38.2183142°N 111.1840563°WCoordinates: 38°13′06″N 111°11′03″W / 38.2183142°N 111.1840563°W |
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 Golden Throne
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| Location | Wayne County, Utah U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Golden Throne |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Strenuous hike |
The Golden Throne is a mountain located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Utah, U.S.. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red. The presence of a small amount of the Carmel Formation on top of the Navajo Sandstone is the reason for this staining.
A two-mile-long (3.2 km) trail runs below the mountain. The summit is 7,042 feet (2,146 m) in elevation and sits in the Waterpocket Fold, a 200-mile-long (320 km) landform.
The summit is very difficult to reach and may take several hours using the shortest route.
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