South Mountain (La Sal Mountains) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Mountain
South Mountain, west aspect
Highest point
Elevation	11,798 ft (3,596 m)
Prominence	1,657 ft (505 m)
Isolation	2.45 mi (3.94 km)
Parent peak	Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Geography
South Mountain Location in Utah Show map of Utah South Mountain Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	San Juan County, Utah
Parent range	La Sal Mountains
Topo map	USGS Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Climbing
Easiest route	class 2

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. 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.

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.

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