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Traverse Mountains

Utah

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 11,928 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

40.4350, -112.0143

About Traverse Mountains

The Traverse Mountains are a rugged and scenic mountain range located in central Utah. Stretching across a vast expanse, the range is characterized by towering peaks, deep canyons, and expansive high-alpine basins. The terrain is primarily composed of sedimentary and igneous rock formations, shaped over millennia by glacial and tectonic forces. Hikers and backpackers will encounter a diverse landscape, from densely forested slopes to vast alpine meadows blanketed in wildflowers during the summer months.

Notable Peaks

Mount Nebo

11,928 ft

Loafer Mountain

11,227 ft

Bald Mountain

10,965 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
mountaineering

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Payson, UT
Nephi, UT
Manti, UT

Location

Utah

40.4350, -112.0143

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Data Source

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

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