This arc of mountains is the Towers of the Virgin, the tallest being the Altar of Sacrifice at an elevation of 7,505 feet. 
Ýview Populated by mountain lions, peregrine falcons, and Mexican spotted owls, this wilderness area ranges from arid desert habitats, Ýview to moister habitats. Ýview At the higher elevations, ponderosa pine and fir trees can be found. Composed primarily out of Navajo Sandstone, the towers are stained by iron oxide and weathered by frost wedging and erosion. The deep red stripe that strikes across the range is a great example of the Moenave Formation, with the gently-sloping Kayenta Formation visible above it. Ýview These are several of the nine rock layers revealed at Zion National Park, all of which are part of the Grand Staircase.    -210 220 2 84