Deseret Peak Wilderness

Deseret Peak Wilderness is a protected mountain area covering more than 25,000 acres in the Stansbury Mountains of Utah. The landscape changes with elevation, starting with forests in lower areas and shifting to alpine plants near the summits.

The area received federal protection in 1984 through the Utah Wilderness Act, making it a permanently preserved natural landscape. This official protection marked an important turning point for conservation in the region.

The name Deseret comes from the Book of Mormon and refers to the honeybee, symbolizing hard work and togetherness in the area's religious heritage. People in the region still connect to this meaning when they visit and talk about the land.

The main entrance is at South Willow Canyon, where five marked trails begin their routes into the area. These paths vary in difficulty and suit different fitness levels and interests.

The area sits where two different ecosystems meet, which means visitors find an unexpected variety of plant life in one place. Seeing desert plants and mountain forests side by side reveals how the landscape shifts between two completely different natural regions.

Location: Tooele County

Inception: September 18, 1984

Elevation above the sea: 2,984 m

GPS coordinates: 40.46670,-112.73300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06