The second eruption created the source rock for the mined uranium of the Marysvale mining district north and east of Delano Peak. This caldera filled and eroded over time. It is the highest point on the edge of Big John's Caldera, a concealed structure on Delano's west side that subsided ~ 23 million years ago during ash flow eruptions. Delano Peak resides in the Bullion Canyon Volcanics. Geology: The Tushar Mountains are remnants of volcanos whose first eruption period was 22-35 million years ago (Bullion Canyon Volcanics) and second eruption 21 million years ago (Mt. Maps and Apps: Fishlake National Forest-Beaver and Fillmore Ranger Districts Travel Map -USDA, AllTrails tracks for Mt. Trails: #225 (Skyline National Recreation Trail) for Holly approach, and #224 from Delano summit to road. Holly = 425'.ĭifficulty: Mostly moderate effort, Class 1. Fishlake National Forest - Beaver Ranger District.ĭistance/Elevation gain: 7.3 miles/2,500'. Location: Fishlake NF, Tushar Mountains, near Beaver, Utah. Trip Stats for Delano Peak/Mount Holly loop
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