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Conger Mountain
Conger Mountain is located in Utah
Conger Mountain
Conger Mountain
Location in Utah
Highest point
Elevation 8,144 ft (2,482 m)
Prominence 1,824 ft (556 m)
Geography
Location Millard County, Utah, United States
Parent range Confusion Range
Topo map USGS Conger Mountain

Conger Mountain is a mountain in Millard County, Utah. It is located 60 miles west of Delta, Utah and is the highest peak in the Confusion Range.

Wildlife

Conger Mountain is almost completely undeveloped. It serves as a habitat for mule deer and antelope and is home to a herd of wild horses. It is considered a vital habitat for the golden eagle and bald eagles have been spotted near the mountain. Conger Mountain is also home to ferruginous hawks, Swainson's hawks, mountain bluebird, red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, kit foxes, badgers, and chukar.

Protection status

Currently, the 20,400 acres encompassing Conger Mountain are considered a Wilderness Study Area. Action may be taken in the future to designate this area as a National Wilderness Area.

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