Temple of the Moon is a 5,665-foot (1,727-meter) elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. [2] This remote, iconic monolith is situated 12 mi (19 km) north-northeast of the park's visitor center, and 0.37 mi (0.60 km) south of Temple of the Sun , in the Middle Desert of the park's North ...

Mar 9, 2024 · The Temple of the Sun and Moon located in Capitol Reef are beautiful rock formations. They are found after a long drive along a dirt road.

Jan 11, 2021 · Temples of the Sun and Moon were named by Charles Kelly, the first superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. He promoted the geologic features of Cathedral Valley to be included inside the park boundaries.

Aug 5, 2023 · How to prepare for your trip to the Temple of the Sun and Moon in Cathedral Valley. There will be no cell service along the Cathedral Valley Loop, so make sure you have enough gas, food and water. Download offline maps and make sure you have a plan of where you want to stop if you are going further than just the Temple of the Sun and Moon.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, two enormous sandstone monoliths that tower over the desert floor below, are just a few of the jaw-dropping formations that you'll find in the park. However, these ancient and beautiful relics are ABSOLUTELY worth a visit during your time in Capitol Reef.

Nov 1, 2023 · The Temple of the Sun and Moon is located along the Cathedral Valley Loop in Utah which is around a 4 hour drive from Salt Lake City. The closest town to this insane place is Hanksville which is a small town home to some incredible landscapes and a perfect place to visit if you are obsessed with outdoor adventures like me!

Jul 9, 2022 · Got lost? Here are step-by-step directions (current for 2022) on how to get to the Temple of the Sun and Moon in Capitol Reef National Park.

Apr 25, 2022 · Recommended route and info for getting to the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Moon and Glass Mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah

Temple of the Moon is 285 foot tall sandstone monolith. Glass Mountain is 15 foot tall mound or plug and formed of large selenite (gypsum) crystals. Directions: From highway 24 near Caineville take the Cathedral road for 15 miles.

May 11, 2020 · Follow this dirt road for 16 miles until you see signs for the The Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon. From there, you will turn onto Temple of the Moon Road for a short distance until you see the formations.