Thousand Lake Mountain, Fishlake National Forest, Utah (May 2024)

Thousand Lake Mountain, located in the easternmost section of Fishlake National Forest, towers between 2100 and 3350 ASL. The mountain’s unique topography features exposed layers of red sandstone along the lower slopes, while alpine forests and open meadows define the upper slopes. Despite its name, Thousand Lake Mountain is known more for its craggy terrain than its lakes. According to legend, a cartographer mistakenly labeled Thousand Lake Mountain for nearby Boulder Mountain to the south, and the names just stuck.