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Utah is known as the home to Life Elevated ®, and the abundance and proximity of incredible mountain ranges is at the heart of Utah's identity. Mountains tower over our capital city's skyline, and across the state, these ranges are our locals playgrounds and escapes.
Learn about the three major mountain ranges in Utah: the Tushar, Uinta, and Wasatch. Discover their geological features, ecosystems, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.
Mountains in Utah are numerous and have varying elevations and prominences. Kings Peak, in the Uinta Mountains in Duchesne County, Utah, is the highest point in the state and has the greatest prominence. It has elevation 13,528 feet (4,123 m) [1] and prominence 6,348 feet (1,935 m). [2]
The Wasatch Range (/ ˈ w ɑː s æ tʃ / WAH-satch) or Wasatch Mountains is a mountain range in the western United States that runs about 160 miles (260 km) from the Utah-Idaho border south to central Utah. [1] It is the western edge of the greater Rocky Mountains, and the eastern edge of the Great Basin region. [2]
Utah is a true outdoor recreation paradise, with everything from snow capped mountains to raging rivers and high desert landscapes. With 5 national parks, 7 national monuments, 6 national forests, and 2 national recreation areas, there’s plenty to see and do in the Beehive State.
The Wasatch Mountain Range is the defining characteristic of Northern Utah. Its rugged peaks are the epicenter of outdoor recreation; its canyons are an important watershed to the population center of Utah, the vibrant Wasatch Front.
