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The Sentry

Utah

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The Sentry is a summit in Utah within the Northwest Area, about 11 miles from the town of Magna. The most comfortable months for a visit fall in late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run highs around 69°F in May and 78°F in September, while July highs average about 89°F and winter brings regular snow days from November through March. The Sentry Loop Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, and the Buffalo Scaffold / West Side Trail is half a mile off. Within a few miles you'll also find the Mountain View Trail and the Frary Peak Trail, and Buffalo Point offers rock climbing about 9 miles away.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

5,446 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

The Sentry

Utah

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–80°F and lows of 41–49°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the City Creek Wtp, UT weather station, 20 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan38° high19° low8 days with snow
  2. Feb43° high22° low6 days with snow
  3. Mar52° high29° low5 days with snow
  4. Apr59° high34° low3 days with snow
  5. May69° high41° low1 days with snow
  6. Jun80° high49° low
  7. Jul89° high57° low
  8. Aug87° high56° low
  9. Sep78° high47° low
  10. Oct63° high36° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov48° high27° low4 days with snow
  12. Dec37° high20° low8 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Northwest Area · Public land
Nearest town
Magna, Utah · 11 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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