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Ensign Peak
Salt Lake City, UT
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the trail to Ensign Peak after sunset
Route: Unnamed trail
After a day of skiing, we headed up to Ensign Peak for a quick sunset hike. With temperatures climbing above freezing in Salt Lake City, the first half of the trail turned into a deep mud pit. There were stretches of frozen granular and ice, but not enough to warrant continuous use of light traction. Mild temperatures made for good sunset viewing, while the lack of vegetation allowed for a descent without needed a headlamp.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Ensign Peak |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 |
| Parking Elevation: |
5,000' |
| Destination: |
Ensign Peak |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:15 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
5,000' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,414' |
| Vertical Gain: |
414' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:13 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
414' |
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The Ensign Peak Nature Park entrance
Looking at the Wasatch Range from Ensign Peak
The sunset from Ensign Peak
Directions to trailhead: From the State Capitol, take East Capitol Boulevard uphill. Near the top of the road, take a left onto Ensign Vista Drive. The Ensign Peak Nature Park will soon be on the right. There is limited streetside parking.
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