Three Marys

Three Marys is a trio of sandstone pillars in Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah, forming a stepped line of summits with the western peak highest. Runoff from the formation drains to the North Fork Virgin River, and the pillars stand close to other prominent Zion landmarks such as The West Temple, The Watchman, and Mount Kinesava. Their name was officially adopted in 1934 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, apparently referencing the Three Marys of Christian tradition. Set in Zion’s cold semi-arid climate, with low annual rainfall, light winter snowfall, and milder spring and fall conditions, the formation remains a distinctive part of the park’s skyline.

Springdale, Utah · United States