It is situated northeast of Parriott Mesa and southwest of the Fisher Towers area.

The nearest higher peak is Sister Superior (6,037 ft), 0.91 miles (1.46 km) to the southeast.

Precipitation runoff from The Convent drains into the nearby Colorado River.

The first ascent of Convent was made in November 1965 by Harvey Carter and Steve Miller via the Salvation Chimney climbing route.

As part of a high desert region, it can experience wide daily temperature fluctuations.