Delano Peak

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Delano Peak is the highest point in the Tushar Mountains of south-central Utah. The Tushars are the third-highest range in the state, after the Uinta Mountains and the La Sal Range, though Delano itself is surpassed in height by at least thirty-one other Utah peaks.

Located in the Fishlake National Forest, Delano Peak is the highest point in both Beaver and Piute counties. The mountain is named for Columbus Delano (1809–1896), Secretary of the Interior during the Grant administration.



Subpeaks Delano Peak-East Peak (12,040 ft/3670 m)

Latitude/Longitude (WGS84) 38° 22' 9'' N; 112° 22' 17'' W
38.369237, -112.371355 (Dec Deg)
380202E 4247674N Zone 12 (UTM)
Country United States
State/Province Utah
County/Second Level Region Beaver (Highest Point)

Overview: Delano Peak is a semi-strenuous day hike of about 4-5 miles round trip. The typical elevation gain/loss is about 1,500 feet in about two miles. The hike is not technical at all.

Where: Drive to Beaver on interstate I-15 head to the center of town and turn East onto highway 153 through a pretty canyon along the Beaver River for 16 miles to FS road 123, known as the Big John Flat road. It is roughly 5 miles to the Big John Flat campground and restroom area. There isn't an official trail head but I have hiked it two times both from different starting places. The first time we hike up Griffin Creek and the second Poison Creek.



When: Depending on the year Big John Flat Road may not open until mid July due to snow drifts once open Delano is hike-able until first snow in the fall.

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