Deseret Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 11,035 ft (3,363 m) NAVD 88 |
Prominence | 5,812 ft (1,771 m) |
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Coordinates | 40°27′34″N 112°37′35″W / 40.45951355°N 112.626320975°WCoordinates: 40°27′34″N 112°37′35″W / 40.45951355°N 112.626320975°W |
Geography | |
Location | Tooele County, Utah, U.S. |
Parent range | Stansbury Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Deseret Peak West |
Deseret Peak is the highest peak in the Stansbury Mountains. It is located in the Deseret Peak Wilderness area west of Grantsville, Utah and east of Skull Valley Indian Reservation. The site is a popular destination for hikers as the area is a contrast of the alpine wilderness with the surrounding desert basin. The trail that leads to the peak is easily accessible from Salt Lake City. The mountain offers views of the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Great Salt Lake, and the surrounding towns and mountain ranges. On a clear day, it is possible to see Mount Nebo, the highest peak in the adjacent Wasatch Mountains.
From Salt Lake City:
From the parking area, a 4-mile trail is well-marked to the summit.