We’re lucky to live in the most beautiful state in the nation, and a hike to Ensign Peak just confirms that Utah is the place to be. With sweeping views of Salt Lake City below, Ensign Peak has a lot to offer, and the hike is less than a half mile each way.
Your adventure starts at Ensign Peak Nature Park, located north of the Capitol Building off Ensign Vista Drive.
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The short trail is an easy stroll for most hikers. You’ll make your way along the level dirt path up the side of the mountain. The elevation climb is gentle - just 374 feet.
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Your pup is welcome to join you on this hike! Please just make sure to keep him on leash and bring some bags to clean up after him.
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During spring and summer months, you’ll see wildflowers along the trail. Make sure to stay on the path; the city is trying to regenerate the vegetation up here to combat erosion.
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You’ll soon reach the summit, which offers expansive valley views below!
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From your perch at Ensign Peak, you can see downtown Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Valley stretching far out in the distance. The Wasatch Mountains provide a pretty backdrop, too.
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This peak also has historic significance. Just a few days after reaching the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young and a small group of other pioneers climbed this peak to survey the valley below. They planned out the city from this vantage point.
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Make sure to bring a camera along to capture this birds-eye view of the city. Enjoy this trail year-round!
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Have you made the climb to Ensign Peak?
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Imagine what this place must have looked like before the streets and buildings were built.
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If valley views are your favorite, check out the Potato Hill Trail, which provides a bird’s eye view of the southern portion of the Salt Lake Valley.
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Address: Ensign Peak, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
