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Mountain Range
moderate

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

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Nephi, UT
Manti, UT

Location

Utah

39.9390, -112.8892

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Data Source

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

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