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Tree of Wisdom

Tree of Wisdom from directly overhead

Tree of Wisdom is an artwork in Utah, at a modelled elevation of 1,419 m. Mount Timpanogos stands 3,581 m to the north, 10.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Joseph Smith Statue, a artwork less than a tenth of a mile away. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway passes 4.8 miles off.

The record

What the record says

Material
reinforced_concrete
Visiting

What to expect

Step-free access
Limited
Getting there

How to reach it

Driving directionsPlan a drive around it
Coordinates40.24647, -111.65168

Overlooks nearby

Around it

Named places within 25 miles

Parks
  • Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum and Botany Pond: 0.1 mi
  • The Quad: 0.3 mi
  • Joaquin Park: 0.5 mi
  • Fox Field: 0.6 mi
  • Kiwanis Park: 0.7 mi
Peaks
  • Y Mountain West Peak: 2.2 mi
  • Y Mountain: 2.5 mi
  • Kyhv Peak: 2.5 mi
  • Maple Mountain: 3.0 mi
  • Toad Head: 3.0 mi
Springs
Historic sites: 43
Artworks: 36
Picnic sites: 32
  • Scera Main Pavilion: 3.3 mi
  • Rotary Pavilion: 4.0 mi
  • Upper Falls Picnic Area: 7.5 mi
  • Veterans Paviion: 9.8 mi
  • Steelworkers Pavilion: 9.8 mi
Museums: 26
Waterfalls: 24
  • Smith Ditch Falls No.1: 6.1 mi
  • Smith Ditch Falls No. 2: 6.3 mi
  • Upper Bridal Veil Falls: 6.9 mi
  • Bridal Veil Falls: 6.9 mi
  • Lost Creek Falls: 7.5 mi
Gardens: 18
Attractions: 18
  • Fat Cats: 0.4 mi
  • Splash Summit Water Park: 1.0 mi
  • The "Y": 1.6 mi
  • Rock Garden: 3.6 mi
  • Classic Fun Center: 4.0 mi
Cliffs: 4
Nature reserves: 4
Natural arches: 4
  • Rock Arch: 5.4 mi
  • Diamond Arch: 17.5 mi
  • Storm Window Arch: 19.6 mi
  • Magnus Arch: 21.2 mi
Ghost towns: 4
Beaches: 3
  • Vineyard Beach: 7.7 mi
  • Vineyard Beach: 7.7 mi
  • Lincoln Beach: 10.7 mi
Hot springs: 1
  • Saratoga Hot Springs: 15.0 mi
Rest areas: 1
On the horizon

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 14.2 miles of Tree of Wisdom. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Mount TimpanogosN 2°3,581 m10.0 mi
South TimpanogosN 5°3,572.9 m9.6 mi
North TimpanogosN 356°3,487.2 m11.8 mi
Bomber PeakN 358°3,458.6 m10.9 mi
The ShoulderN 4°3,401.9 m10.0 mi
East Provo PeakE 89°3,366 m5.5 mi
Provo PeakE 92°3,355 m5.0 mi
Roberts HornN 4°3,350.7 m10.6 mi
Conditions

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:3119:0319:39
June solstice05:5820:1921:00
September equinox07:1518:5019:25
December solstice07:4716:2117:04

Local time (America/Denver).

Climate normals

Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F333847536271797768554233
Precip in2.01.61.61.92.00.90.50.71.21.61.41.8

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Provo BYU, under a mile away.

Sources

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap element node/2624210297

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