Black Mountains
Utah
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 8,241 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
38.0793, -112.7609
About Black Mountains
The Black Mountains are a small mountain range located in southwestern Utah. The range is characterized by rugged, rocky terrain with steep canyons and ridges. Elevations range from around 5,000 feet at the base to over 8,000 feet at the highest peaks. The landscape is predominantly arid, with sparse vegetation consisting of juniper, pinyon pine, and desert shrubs. Despite the harsh environment, the Black Mountains provide habitat for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, mule deer, and a variety of birds of prey.
Notable Peaks
Black Mountain
8,241 ft
North Black Mountain
7,964 ft
Black Knoll
7,654 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.