Boulder Mountain (Utah)
Boulder Mountain (also known as Bluebell Knoll and Boulder Top) in Utah, United States makes up half of the Aquarius Plateau of South Central Utah in Wayne and Garfield counties. The mountain rises to the west of Capitol Reef National Park and consists of steep slopes and cliffs with over 50,000 acres (200 km²) of rolling forest and meadowlands on the top. The mountain has a nearly flat summit of roughly 70 square miles. The mountain is the highest timbered plateau in North America and is part of the Dixie National Forest.
| Boulder Mountain | |
|---|---|
Boulder Mountain from the west alongside Route 24 | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Bluebell Knoll |
| Elevation | 11,317 ft (3,449 m) |
| Prominence | 2,930 ft (890 m) |
| Listing | Utah county high points (1st) |
| Coordinates | 38°07′30″N 111°30′03″W |
| Geography | |
Boulder Mountain Location in SE Utah | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| Counties | Wayne and Garfield |
| Parent range | Aquarius Plateau |
| Topo map | USGS Blind Lake |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Highway 12 |
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