[2] Kings Peak is located just south of the spine of the central Uinta Mountains, in the Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah, in north-central Duchesne County.

The peak is approximately 79 miles (127 km) due east of central Salt Lake City, and 45 miles (72 km) due north of the town of Duchesne.

There are three popular routes to the summit; a scramble up the east slope, a hike up the northern ridge, and a long but relatively easy hike up the southern slope.

The peak was named for Clarence King, a surveyor in the area and the first director of the United States Geological Survey.

[5] The easiest route requires a 29 miles (47 km) round trip hike.