Great White Throne
A towering white sandstone monolith in the middle of the canyon. The gradient from white at the top to red at the base is the most classic display of Zion's sandstone layers.
Rising about 700 m from the canyon floor, this is one of Zion's most iconic mountains. Park promotional posters from the 1920s often featured it as the star. The best viewing spots are the Big Bend stop (8th stop on the shuttle route) and the lawn at Zion Lodge. It can also be seen from the side when hiking Angels Landing. It is for viewing only, and no trail leads to the summit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Angels Landing Trail
- Observation Point
- Zion Lodge
- Emerald Pools Trail
- Riverside Walk
- Court of the Patriarchs
- The Narrows
- Canyon Overlook Trail