Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Monument in Saint George, Utah
Monument

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Saint George · Utah

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About Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.

Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of its scientific and historic resources.

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Weather

Parashant is split between low elevation Mojave Desert on the west side and high elevation pinyon/juniper/ponderosa highlands on the east side. Expect sun on average 310 days per year. The summer months of June through September are very hot on the west side with highs above 100°F daily (80°F+ at night) below 2,500 feet. The high elevation east side is ~15°F cooler. Expect heavy afternoon monsoon storms June - September. Roads often stay muddy/icy above 5,500 feet December - February.

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TypeMonument
DesignationNational Monument

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