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Hikes/United States/Utah/Salt Lake City
Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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287 m
Distance
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9.3 km
Duration
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2.5-3.5h
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Ensign Peak via Hell Canyon Trail

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The Ensign Peak via Hell Canyon Trail is a popular hiking route in Salt Lake City, Utah. This trail leads up to the historic Ensign Peak, the spot where Brigham Young reaffirmed his conviction that the Salt Lake valley was the place to build a mormon settlement. From the top of Ensign Peak, hikers will earn a fantastic view of the city skyline stretching towards the Utah horizon.

Route Description for Ensign Peak via Hell Canyon Trail

The Ensign Peak via Hell Canyon Trail is a fantastic hiking route in Salt Lake City, Utah. This trail is moderately challenging with a consistent incline up to the top of Ensign Peak. Proper, supportive hiking footwear is essential for this route, and hiking poles are nice to have to aid your ascent and descent. Dogs are welcome to join you on this trail but must be kept on a leash for the duration of their hike. The views from the top of historic Ensign peak are fantastic, be sure to bring a camera and give yourself lots of time to stop at the top and soak in the city skyline. For an especially spectacular experience, we recommend heading out on this hike in the late afternoon to catch the sunset from the viewpoint at the top.

This trail begins at the Hell Canyon Trailhead. From the trailhead, follow the switchbacks north to a divide. Take a left at this divide to follow the Upper Hell Canyon Trail to the top of Ensign Peak.

Enjoy the views from the top before turning around and following the same route back to the trailhead.

Getting to the Ensign Peak via Hell Canyon Trail Trailhead

This trail begins at the Hell Canyon Trailhead on the northeast side of highway 186, north of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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