37 27' 42 N
113 12' 02 W

The finger canyons of the Kolob Canyons were formed by a series of joints, which raised large monoliths of Navajo Sandstone. The pictures below show the shape and size of one of the fingers.

There is a wide variety of plant life in Zion. At elevations lower than 5,000 feet, the dominant vegetation are the evergreens, juniper, and pinyon pine. Also found in the region are serviceberry, singleleaf ash, roundleaf buffaloberry, manzanita, joint fir, cliffrose, and different species of oak, maple, and cacti.

Along the rivers, the riparian habitat includes the Fremont cottonwood, box elder, and velvet ash.

Elevations from 5,500 to 7,500 feet are good habitat for ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain juniper, sage brush, white fir, Douglas fir, and quaking aspens. There are also a variety of cacti that prefer the higher elevations.

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