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Temples of the Gods

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Elevation, modelled
2,345 m
Tallest summit within 21.7 miles
Barney Top3,184 m · 18.8 mi
Nearest byway
Journey Through Time Scenic Byway4.3 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:54local time
Coordinates
37.6194, -112.1646
Temples of the Gods, seen from above at true elevation

Temples of the Gods is a cliff in Utah, at a modelled 2,345 m. Barney Top stands 3,184 m to the northeast, 19 miles off. The nearest named place is Pagoda, a cliff less than a tenth of a mile away. Journey Through Time Scenic Byway passes 4.3 miles off.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 21.7 miles of Temples of the Gods. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Barney TopNE 55°3,184 m18.8 mi
Hancock PeakNNW 345°3,037 m18.2 mi
Crow PeakN 353°2,971 m20.3 mi
Horse Creek TopNE 44°2,927 m20.7 mi
Black ButteWSW 249°2,911 m10.8 mi
Blind Spring MountainNNW 342°2,888 m20.9 mi
Flat TopN 356°2,855 m13.9 mi
Canaan PeakE 92°2,799 m19.9 mi

Overlooks nearby

Named places within 25 miles

Peaks
Attractions: 40
Springs: 26
Cliffs: 19
Ghost towns: 5
Waterfalls: 1
Rest areas: 1
Artworks: 1
Historic sites: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:3319:0619:41
June solstice06:0820:1520:54
September equinox07:1718:5319:27
December solstice07:4116:3317:14

Local time (America/Denver).

Months averaging 5080 °F: Jun–Sep.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F272935415060666456453427
Precip in1.91.71.30.80.90.51.61.91.81.71.31.3

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, 2 mi away.

Inside the official boundary of Bryce Canyon National Park. Quietest months by visitation: Jan and Feb; busiest: Jun.

NPS visitation statistics, monthly averages 2021–2025 (2020 excluded).

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

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