Fool Creek Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 9,719 ft (2,962 m) [1] |
Prominence | 3,764 ft (1,147 m) [1] |
Isolation | 23.15 mi (37.26 km) [1] |
Coordinates | 39°23′33″N112°12′27″W / 39.3924423°N 112.2075147°W [2] |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | Utah |
County | Millard |
Protected area | Fishlake National Forest [1] |
Parent range | Canyon Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Fool Creek Peak |
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