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Ensign Peak

Salt Lake City · Wasatch Front Utah
Ensign Peak
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
0.9 miROUND TRIP
374 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON

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The Trail

Ten-minute historic climb Brigham Young used to survey the valley. City-light sunsets.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Bountiful Pond (Fishing, 8 mi) · Millrace Pond (Taylorsville) (Fishing, 9 mi) · Willow Pond (Murray) (Fishing, 10 mi) · Farmington Pond (Fishing, 13 mi)

More hikes nearby: Grandeur Peak (West) (Hike, 9 mi) · Mount Olympus (Hike, 12 mi) · Lake Blanche (Hike, 15 mi) · Bells Canyon Waterfall (Hike, 16 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Ensign Peak hike?
0.9 miles round trip with 374 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Ensign Peak?
Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
When should I hike Ensign Peak?
Best season: All year.
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