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Burning Hills

Utah

Elevation Range

5,500 ft - 7,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

37.2608, -111.3846

About Burning Hills

The Burning Hills are a remote and rugged mountain range located in southeastern Utah. The range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and deep canyons carved by intermittent streams. The geology features a mix of sedimentary and volcanic rock, including sandstone, shale, and basalt, which gives the landscape a distinctive reddish-orange hue. Vegetation is sparse, with scattered pinyon pine, juniper, and desert shrubs clinging to the rocky terrain. Wildlife is adapted to the harsh desert environment and includes species like bighorn sheep, coyotes, and a variety of birds of prey.

Notable Peaks

Burning Peak

7,312 ft

Sagebrush Butte

6,845 ft

Vermilion Ridge

6,592 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Hanksville, UT
Bluff, UT

Location

Utah

37.2608, -111.3846

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Data Source

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

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