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Mountain Range
moderate
Murphy Range
Utah
Elevation Range
6,000 ft - 11,522 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
38.3167, -109.8757
About Murphy Range
The Murphy Range is a small mountain range located in south-central Utah, just northwest of Capitol Reef National Park. The range features rugged, arid terrain with steep sandstone cliffs, canyons, and high desert plateaus. The landscape is characterized by shades of red, orange, and tan, typical of the Colorado Plateau region. Elevations range from around 6,000 feet in the valleys to over 9,000 feet at the highest peaks.
Notable Peaks
Mount Ellen
11,522 ft
Pilot Peak
10,420 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Torrey, UT
Hanksville, UT
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.