Mount Agassiz, Mountain summit in Duchesne County and Summit County, United States.

Mount Agassiz is a mountain summit in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, located within the High Uintas Wilderness and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The peak rises to approximately 12,400 feet and provides hikers access to alpine terrain, subalpine forests, and expansive mountain views.

The peak was named after Louis Agassiz, a 19th-century scientist known for his work in paleontology and glaciology. The naming honors his influence on geological research and understanding of mountain landscapes in North America.

The summit carries the name of Louis Agassiz, the Swiss-born paleontologist, glaciologist and geologist. The naming ties the peak to the 19th-century study of glaciers and fossils, and the mountain is listed in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, within the High Uintas Wilderness.

Hikers should prepare for changeable mountain weather, as temperatures fluctuate significantly depending on the season and elevation. The area receives considerable annual precipitation, so waterproof gear and proper planning are essential for any visit.

The summit lies on the border of Duchesne and Summit counties, within the High Uintas Wilderness and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Its 12,433-foot elevation makes it one of the higher peaks of the Uinta range, and it is named for the Swiss-born naturalist Louis Agassiz.