Ben Lomond Mountain

Ben Lomond Mountain is a 9,712-foot summit in the Northern Wasatch Range with a distinctive pyramid shape visible from various vantage points. The mountain straddles the border between Weber County and Box Elder County, making it a landmark recognizable from the surrounding valleys.

The mountain was named by early Scottish settlers in the 1800s after a peak near Loch Lomond in Scotland due to their visual similarity. This naming choice reflected how settlers often gave familiar names to new landscape features that reminded them of their homelands.

The mountain served as a landmark for Native American tribes including the Shoshone, Ute, and Bannock, who used it to navigate their traditional routes through the region. The various pathways crossing the area connected important hunting and trade locations.

The summit can be reached via multiple hiking trails, with the main route departing from North Ogden Divide and an alternative starting from Willard Basin. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and wear suitable footwear for the steep and rocky sections of the path.

The mountain's distinctive silhouette inspired the Paramount Pictures logo, which the studio's founder sketched based on his memories of Utah. This peaked profile became the studio's signature image and remains one of the most recognizable symbols in film history.