The Wasatch Range (/ ˈ w ɑː s æ tʃ / WAH-satch) or Wasatch Mountains is a mountain range in the western United States that runs about 160 miles (260 km) from the Utah-Idaho border south to central Utah. [1] It is the western edge of the greater Rocky Mountains, and the eastern edge of the Great Basin region. [2]

The Wasatch Mountain Range is the defining characteristic of Northern Utah. Its rugged peaks are the epicenter of outdoor recreation; its canyons are an important watershed to the population center of Utah, the vibrant Wasatch Front.

The Wasatch Mountain Range runs from north to south from Logan, past Ogden and Salt Lake City to Provo. Along its length are thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, pretty rivers and great scenic drives.

2019年10月31日 · The Wasatch is the heart and backbone of Salt Lake City. These mountains define our home, our lifestyle and our conscience. Know them by their names.

Wasatch Range, segment of the south-central Rocky Mountains, extending southward for about 250 miles (400 km), from the bend of the Bear River in southeastern Idaho, U.S., to beyond Mount Nebo, near Nephi in north-central Utah.

2025年1月22日 · Enjoy Wasatch Mountain State Park year-round. Camp in the Pine Creek Campground, reserve a tee time at one of the four popular 18-hole golf courses or hike, bike, ATV or horseback ride on miles of mountain trails. In winter months, ski, snowshoe or snowmobile through the alpine terrain.

Explore the trails by foot, bike or ATV, and in the fall see what wows the park naturalist every year as the leaves turn orange, magenta and purple. In the fall, you're likely to catch glimpses of wild turkeys, moose and elk as they descend to lower elevations with winter approaching.

Nestled in the heart of Utah, the Wasatch Range extends a warm welcome to all nature lovers and adventure seekers. This mountain range, a part of the larger Rocky Mountains, is a spectacular tapestry of rugged peaks, verdant valleys, pristine lakes, and diverse wildlife.

The Wasatch Mountain Range, a prominent feature in the western United States, stretches approximately 160 miles from the Utah-Idaho border south through central Utah. This majestic range forms the western edge of the greater Rocky Mountains and is arguably most renowned for its breathtaking beauty and diverse recreational opportunities.

The product of 20 million years of geologic faulting, volcanic activity, and glaciation, the Wasatch Mountains, the western range of the Rocky Mountains, stretch across Utah from the Bear River in the north to Mount Nebo near Nephi in central part of the state.