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Mountain in the state of Utah

Pine Valley Peak
Northwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation	7,415 ft (2,260 m)
Prominence	535 ft (163 m)
Parent peak	Windy Peak (7,888 ft)
Isolation	1.58 mi (2.54 km)
Coordinates	37°20′09″N 113°04′41″W / 37.3357733°N 113.0780245°W / 37.3357733; -113.0780245<
Geography
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Country	United States
State	Utah
County	Washington
Protected area	Zion National Park
Parent range	Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS The Guardian Angels
Geology
Rock age	Jurassic
Rock type	Navajo sandstone
Climbing
Easiest route	class 4 scrambling

Pine Valley Peak is a 7,415-foot (2,260 m) mountain located in Zion National Park in Washington County, Utah, United States.

Description

Pine Valley Peak, a formation composed of white Navajo Sandstone, is situated in Pine Valley, 11.5 mi (18.5 km) north-northwest of Springdale, Utah. Its neighbors include North Guardian Angel, 1.7 mi (3 km) to the southeast, and South Guardian Angel, 3 mi (5 km) to the south-southeast. Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into tributaries of the Virgin River. Access to this peak is via the Kolob Terrace Road. This peak's name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Pine Valley Peak. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold 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.