Court of the Patriarchs
The cliffs erode evenly over the eons.
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Court of the Patriarchs Details
This short path leads to a scenic overlook of the Court of the Patriarchs, the sheer Navajo Sandstone cliffs on the west side of Zion Canyon. Composed of pure quartz sand, the cliffs erode evenly over the eons.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Zion Canyon
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The cliffs erode evenly over the eons.
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