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
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.