The Rectory (Utah)

The Rectory[1] is a 6,565-ft (2,001 m) sandstone summit in Grand County of Utah, United States.

The nearest higher peak is Castleton Tower, 0.35 miles (0.56 km) to the south.

[2] Further northwest along the connecting ridge is The Convent, with a rock tower called Sister Superior between the two.

The first ascent was made May 22, 1962, by Harvey Carter and Cleve McCarty via Empirical Route.

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

360° panorama from the top of Castleton Tower. Left to right: Adobe Mesa, Round Mountain , Castle Valley, Parriott Mesa , Convent (Mesa) , Sister Superior , and The Rectory farthest to right. (Three clicks to enlarge)
Left to right: Castleton Tower, The Rectory, Sister Superior, Convent Mesa, Parriott Mesa, Highway 128