Convent (Mesa)

Convent Mesa, or The Convent,[2] or simply Convent,[1] are alternative names for a 5,955-foot elevation sandstone summit in Grand County of Utah, United States. The Convent is located in Professor Valley, near the city of Moab. It is situated northeast of Parriott Mesa and southwest of the Fisher Towers area. The Convent is a 1,000 feet wide, and 3,000 feet long northwest-to-southeast trending butte[3] with 400-ft vertical Wingate Sandstone walls. The nearest higher peak is Sister Superior (6,037 ft), 0.91 miles (1.46 km) to the southeast.[1] Further southeast along the connecting ridge are The Rectory and Castleton Tower. Precipitation runoff from The Convent drains into the nearby Colorado River. The first ascent of Convent was made in November 1965 by Harvey Carter and Steve Miller via the Salvation Chimney climbing route.[4]

The Convent
The Convent seen from Utah State Route 128
Highest point
Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)[1]
Prominence495 ft (151 m)[1]
Coordinates38°41′00″N 109°23′07″W[1]
Geography
The Convent is located in Utah
The Convent
The Convent
Location in Utah
The Convent is located in the United States
The Convent
The Convent
The Convent (the United States)
LocationGrand County, Utah
United States
Parent rangeColorado Plateau
Topo mapUSGS Big Bend
Geology
Type of rockWingate Sandstone
Climbing
First ascent1965
Easiest routeClimbing class 5.10

Climbing Routes

Climbing Routes on The Convent[2]

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit, when highs average 60 to 80 °F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 °F. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 °F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 °F. As part of a high desert region, it can experience wide daily temperature fluctuations. The area receives an average of less than 10 inches (25 cm) of rain annually.

See also
  • The Convent (left) and Parriott Mesa (right) seen from Utah State Route 128
    The Convent (left) and Parriott Mesa (right) seen from Utah State Route 128
  • The Convent (with The Rectory and Castleton Tower to right)
    The Convent (with The Rectory and Castleton Tower to right)
  • Left to right: Castleton Tower, The Rectory, Sister Superior, The Convent, Parriott Mesa
    Left to right: Castleton Tower, The Rectory, Sister Superior, The Convent, Parriott Mesa
  • Convent Mesa from the Colorado River
    Convent Mesa from the Colorado River
  • Convent in winter
    Convent in winter

References
  1. "Convent" Lists of John
  2. The Convent Mountain Project
  3. Buttes & Mesas Wild About Utah
  4. "First Ascents-since 1911".
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