Tushar Mountain Mountain Goat Habitat

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The mountains were named for the Paiute word for white, T'shar, an indication of the light color seen near the summits of the peaks. Largely invisible from a great distance, the spectacular peaks at the climax of the range are best seen up close. Approaching from the east, the grandeur of the peaks is hidden by sharp and steeply rising foothills. From the east and the north, the peaks are visible, but only hint at the true majesty that is best enjoyed from the high alpine and rock-strewn ridges that provide a dream destination for the hiker or mountaineer. The peaks of the Tushar are the highest in the region, with three topping 12,000 feet. Found at the edge of the Great Basin, the volcanic heights of the Tushars provide a contrast to the dominant plateau structure to the east. Showing more similarity to the mountains of the Great Basin than the high table lands of the Colorado Plateau

A unique area in addition to seeing the mountain goats, Chamberlain says the trip will be a great opportunity to explore an alpine-tundra ecosystem. It's an ecosystem that's not common in southern Utah.
"The alpine-tundra ecosystem is found only at high altitudes above the timberline," Chamberlain says. "Unique animals live there. These animals include yellow-bellied marmots and pika. They've adapted some pretty interesting behavior to survive the extreme cold found in these high-elevation areas in the winter."

For more information about the goat watching event sponsored every year, call the DWR's Southern Region office at [phone].

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[D MJ Binkley]

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