Mount Agassiz, Mountain summit in Duchesne County and Summit County, United States.
Mount Agassiz reaches an elevation of 12,433 feet in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, within the High Uintas Wilderness and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
The naming of Mount Agassiz occurred to commemorate Louis Agassiz, a 19th-century scientist who made significant contributions to paleontology, glaciology, and geological studies.
The mountain stands as a symbol of geological research and exploration in Utah, drawing scientists and researchers interested in studying rock formations and glacial patterns.
Hikers need to prepare for extreme weather conditions as temperatures can drop below freezing in winter and reach 62.5°F in July, with annual precipitation of 44 inches.
The mountain spans across two counties and features multiple hiking routes, offering different perspectives of the surrounding Uinta Mountain range throughout the seasons.
Location: Duchesne County
Location: Summit County
GPS coordinates: 40.71092,-110.82436
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
King's Peak
38.8 km
High Uintas Wilderness
27.8 km
Jordanelle Reservoir
50.4 km
Wasatch-Cache National Forest
37.2 km
Rockport Reservoir
49.7 km
Upper Stillwater Reservoir
18.9 km
Summit Stake Tabernacle
52.8 km
South Kings Peak
38.2 km
Thomas L. Allen House
53.7 km
Mount Emmons
44 km
Abram Hatch House
54.6 km
Samuel P. Hoyt House
50.4 km
Annie Birch House
52.3 km
Thomas and Jane Beech House
53.4 km
Stockmore Ranger Station
26.9 km
Mount Powell
35 km
Summit County Courthouse
53.6 km
John Boyden House
53.4 km
Oscar F. Lyons House
43.6 km
George Blackley House
53.9 km
Provo River Falls
11.9 km
Kweeyahgut Peak
15.3 km
Howe Flume
13.3 km
Long Lake
14.6 km
Weir Reservoir
15.3 km
Lost Lake
10.4 km
Jordanelle State Park
50.6 km
Pot Reservoir
16 kmReviews
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