Henry Mountains
Henry Mountains are a high, eroded mesa-text plateau in southeastern Utah, known for breathtaking canyonlands, geological surprises, and rugged solitude.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Four Corners |
| Subregion | Desert Southwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan County |
| District | Henry Mountains |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.1 |
| Longitude | -109.4167 |
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12:55 PM LOCAL TIMENestled deep within southeastern Utah, the Henry Mountains rise rugged and largely remote above the surrounding desert. Formed through complex geology and faulting, they feature steep-sided canyons, isolated buttes, and a sparse mix of pinyon-juniper woodland and high-desert flats. Once a barrier to East-West routes, today they reward explorers who seek offbeat backcountry, desert lakes, and approaches away from main highways. Expect variable road conditions, minimal services, and a landscape shaped by geological forces and wind-carved surfaces. Key access points connected to state routes lead into rougher tracks; plan for self-reliance and route planning, especially if crossing dry or untracked areas.
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