Court of the Patriarchs, Sandstone cliff in Zion National Park, Utah, United States

The Court of the Patriarchs is a sandstone cliff on the south face of the Three Patriarchs, a group of peaks on the canyon wall in Zion National Park, Washington County, Utah. The rock is layered sandstone, and its tan and reddish bands shift in tone as daylight moves across the face through the day.

These sandstone formations originated about 190 million years ago during the Jurassic period from ancient sand dunes. Over millions of years, layers of sediment compressed and transformed into the solid rock visible today.

The three peaks carry biblical names, showing how early settlers connected natural places with religious meaning. Today, visitors commonly refer to these landmarks using these faith-based designations when exploring the area.

The Court of the Patriarchs is reached by a short paved path from a parking area off the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, so no long hike is needed. The viewpoint faces the south wall of the Three Patriarchs across the canyon. Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons; summer afternoons are hot, and winter can bring light snow.

The Court of the Patriarchs is a sandstone cliff on the south face of the Three Patriarchs, a group of peaks in Zion Canyon. The park lies in a cold semi-arid climate zone, defined by a coldest month averaging below 0 °C and at least half of annual precipitation falling in spring and summer.