The range runs from northwestern Utah County–central & eastern Tooele County, to the south shore of the Great Salt Lake.

As seen from Salt Lake City, the view of the mountain range is dominated by the displaced rock material (known as overburden) dug from the Kennecott mine.

At the north end of the range is Kennecott's smelter complex, which refines ore concentrates from the mine into useful metals.

In the winter months, the mountains become home to a small population of bald eagles, which can often be found in the cliffs on the west side of the range down to the reservoir near the town of Stockton.

Yellow Fork Canyon is home to a trail administered by Salt Lake County and numerous gated communities.