Crystal Peak, Mountain peak in Millard County, Utah.
Crystal Peak is a mountain summit in the Wah Wah Mountains of western Utah that rises prominently above the surrounding desert landscape. The peak is composed primarily of dolomite rock and displays distinct layering patterns throughout its structure.
Crystal Peak is a 2,150-metre summit in Millard County, Utah, rising about 72 metres above the surrounding terrain. The name refers to the dolomite layers of the peak, which vary in thickness from 61 feet in Tule Valley to 92 feet at the Desert Range Experiment Station. The surrounding valleys and ranges are sparsely populated, with fewer than two people per square kilometre.
Crystal Peak lies in a region with fewer than two people per square kilometre and no town nearby; the surrounding land is used for grazing. Visitors notice the layered dolomite and the desert scrub of the Great Basin. The peak is a landmark in Millard County's sparsely settled west desert.
The mountain can be visited year-round, though no marked trails lead to the summit. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and bring good navigation skills.
Crystal Peak rises to 2,150 metres, about 72 metres above the surrounding terrain, with a base roughly 0.69 kilometres wide. The nearest higher ground, at 2,362 metres, lies 2.2 kilometres to the south. The climate is cold and arid, averaging 14 °C, and fewer than two people live per square kilometre nearby.
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