La Sal Mountains from the Needles District

[photo credit: Harvey Locke]

The La Sal Mountains, located on the eastern border of Utah, about 15 miles east of Moab, are another dominant feature in Canylands. Rising over 7000 feet above the surrounding redrock canyons and mesas, the La Sals include the highest peak on the Colorado Plateau, 12,721 foot Mt. Peale.The La Sals are composed of granitic rock, uncommon on the Colorado Plateau, and provide a strong contrast with the surrounding ancient sedimentary sandstone.

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