La Sal Mountains
The La Sal Mountains or La Sal Range is a mountain range located in Grand and San Juan counties in the U.S. state of Utah, along the border with Colorado. The range rises above and southeast of Moab and north of the town of La Sal. This range is part of the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the southern Rocky Mountains. The maximum elevation is at Mount Peale, reaching 12,721 feet (3,877 m) above sea level.
| La Sal Mountains | |
|---|---|
La Sal Mountains as seen from Arches National Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Peale |
| Elevation | 12,721 ft (3,877 m) |
| Coordinates | 38°26′19″N 109°13′45″W |
| Geography | |
La Sal Mountains Location of the La Sal Range within Utah | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| Range coordinates | 38°26′56″N 109°14′28″W |
| Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
The range contains three clusters of peaks separated by passes. The peaks span a distance of about 10 miles (16 km). The name of the range dates to Spanish times, when the Sierra La Sal (meaning the "Salt Mountains") was a prominent landmark on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles.
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