King's Peak, Mountain summit in Duchesne County, Utah, US.
King's Peak rises to 4,123 meters in elevation, making it the highest point in Utah and the centerpiece of the Uinta Mountain range.
The mountain received its name from Clarence King, the first director of the United States Geological Survey who conducted research in this region.
The peak serves as a gathering point for mountaineers and hiking groups who organize regular expeditions through the Henrys Fork Trail system.
The round trip to the summit covers 27 miles of terrain, requiring multiple days of hiking with proper camping equipment and water filtration systems.
The mountain stands within the Uinta range, which distinguishes itself as the largest east-west oriented mountain chain in the continuous United States.
Location: Duchesne County
Elevation above the sea: 4,123 m
GPS coordinates: 40.77624,-110.37280
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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