South Mountain (La Sal Mountains)
South Mountain is an 11,798-foot (3,596 m) peak in San Juan County, Utah in the United States, about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of La Sal, Utah. It is part of the La Sal Mountains.[2] Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into tributaries of the Colorado River. The nearest town is Moab, 20 mi (32 km) to the northwest, and the nearest higher neighbor is Mount Tukuhnikivatz, 2.64 mi (4.25 km) to the north.
| South Mountain | |
|---|---|
 South Mountain, west aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,798 ft (3,596 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,657 ft (505 m)[2] |
| Parent peak | Mount Tukuhnikivatz[3] |
| Isolation | 2.45 mi (3.94 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 38°24′04″N 109°15′40″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  South Mountain Location in the state of Utah  South Mountain South Mountain (the United States) | |
| Location | San Juan County, Utah |
| Parent range | La Sal Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Tukuhnikivatz |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 2 [3] |
Climate
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit the South Mountain area. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 °F (0 °C), and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.
Gallery
South Mountain beyond Moab
Mt. Tukuhnikivatz (left} and South Mountain (right)
South aspect
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Mountain (La Sal Mountains)
- South Mountain (La Sal Mountains) at Peakbagger.com
- "South Mountain - 11,817' UT". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
External links
- Weather forecast: South Mountain