Mount Ellen

Mount Ellen is the highest peak in the Henry Mountains range of southern Utah, reaching 3,507 meters above sea level. The summit rises prominently above the surrounding desert landscape and high plateaus that characterize this remote region.

The mountain was named after Ellen Powell Thompson, wife of an early surveyor whose family was connected to explorer John Wesley Powell. The Henry Mountains were the last major mountain range to be mapped and documented in the continental United States.

Almon Harris Thompson named the mountain after his wife Ellen Powell Thompson, who was connected to the explorer John Wesley Powell.

The mountain is accessed via a hiking trail starting from Bull Pass, a remote high-altitude location that requires a vehicle with high ground clearance to reach. Visitors should prepare for steep terrain, thin air, and exposed conditions typical of high peaks in arid regions.

The area surrounding this summit hosts the largest free-roaming bison herd in North America, yet remains one of the least visited high peaks. Few travelers are aware of this rare combination of wildlife and mountain terrain in such a remote location.

Location: Garfield County

Elevation above the sea: 3,507 m

GPS coordinates: 38.10894,-110.81359

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09