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Mountain Range
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Silver Island Mountains

Utah

Elevation Range

3,500 ft - 6,701 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

40.9516, -113.7896

About Silver Island Mountains

The Silver Island Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in the western portion of Utah's Great Salt Lake Desert. The range rises abruptly from the surrounding desert basin, creating a rugged, mountainous landscape. The terrain is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, narrow canyons, and a handful of prominent peaks. The range's remote and arid climate has helped preserve its natural character, with sparse vegetation consisting primarily of hardy desert shrubs and grasses.

Notable Peaks

Pilot Peak

6,701 ft

Silver Island Peak

6,438 ft

Crater Hill

5,787 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Wendover, UT
West Wendover, NV

Location

Utah

40.9516, -113.7896

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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