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High Uintas Wilderness — Utah, USA

High Uintas Wilderness

Utah's only east-west range and the highest — a 60-mile spine of quartzite peaks, meadows, and glacial lakes.

Where on earth

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Region
Utah, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)
Best season
July – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)
  • Best season: July – September
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Utah's only east-west range and the highest — a 60-mile spine of quartzite peaks, meadows, and glacial lakes.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: July – September

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01