Slow Elk Hills
Utah
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 8,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
39.9390, -112.8892
About Slow Elk Hills
The Slow Elk Hills are a modest mountain range located in central Utah, characterized by rolling foothills and gentle summits. The range's geology features sedimentary rock formations dating back millions of years, sculpted by weathering and erosion over time. Elevations generally range from 6,500 to 8,500 feet, with the highest point being Lone Peak at 8,273 feet. The landscape is dominated by pinyon-juniper woodlands and sagebrush meadows, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife including mule deer, elk, and the elusive slow elk for which the range is named.
Notable Peaks
Lone Peak
8,273 ft
North Ridge
8,100 ft
Elk Summit
7,985 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.