A very short hike to the top of a prominant Hill on the North east bench of salt lake city. Fun for the whole family.
kteichert - Sep 5, 2009 2:04 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2009
dog's favorite place
Living on Center Street in Salt Lake City for 2 years, my dog had to endure condo life. She lived most of her time on the 10'x10' balcony of our first floor apartment. I took her out to walk every day to get her mind straight, and ensign was a personal favorite that we summitted several times. If you are anywhere near downtown Salt Lake and want spectacular views of the city, this is a must. It is very easy, but worth it. If you want to venture up the ridge to the northwest of Ensign, there are many deer, and I also found an arch in the rocks on the ridge northwest, across the gully, and above Ensign Peak. If anybody finds that arch, please post a pic of it here for me to see. I will verify if that is certainly the one I found as well. Happy trails.
MikerHiker - May 16, 2009 7:50 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2009
climbed it about 7 times all in a span from October 2007 to March 2008, got real sick of the hike and views now. The hike is piece of cake, anyone can easily do it without problem.
Hardest hike of my life, nearly killed me. Do not recommend for people over 21.
Tracy - Oct 27, 2007 12:45 am Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2007
family outing
I hiked this one with my 4-year-old nephew, Jonah (his first hike without being carried); my 2 daughters; my sister, Laura; and my brother, Guy. The lights of the City were beautiful under a full moon.
mountaingazelle - Jan 2, 2007 1:46 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2007
Ensign Peak
January 1, 2007: Ensign Peak via the standard trail.
December 7, 2008: Ensign Peak with ridge traverse to Dude Peak.
March 1, 2009: Ensign Peak and Meridian Peak via Antennas Loop.
soccerman - Dec 26, 2006 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Dec 9, 2006
Very easy hike
Quite an easy hike with a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. It's about a 15 minute hike. Maybe 1/4 of a mile.
Nice views of the city at night. Not really a mountain, but I guess it doesn't hurt to sign the log.
Scott Wesemann - Oct 13, 2006 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1998
Watch out for lightning
Many times, but the most memorable was with a group of youngsters from the local church group. On top it was obvious to all that the amazing lightning storm that was moving across the valley was headed right for us.. obvious to everyone except for one of the leaders... who had to give his prepared sermon, even though the strikes were getting steadily closer. After a few strikes that were VERY close, I decided to bail and about 5 min later as I was running down the trail, a strike came really close to the group and I had to chuckle at all of the people running off the summit!
tannerpuma15 - Sep 7, 2009 7:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
Great View of the ValleyA very short hike to the top of a prominant Hill on the North east bench of salt lake city. Fun for the whole family.
kteichert - Sep 5, 2009 2:04 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2009
dog's favorite placeLiving on Center Street in Salt Lake City for 2 years, my dog had to endure condo life. She lived most of her time on the 10'x10' balcony of our first floor apartment. I took her out to walk every day to get her mind straight, and ensign was a personal favorite that we summitted several times. If you are anywhere near downtown Salt Lake and want spectacular views of the city, this is a must. It is very easy, but worth it. If you want to venture up the ridge to the northwest of Ensign, there are many deer, and I also found an arch in the rocks on the ridge northwest, across the gully, and above Ensign Peak. If anybody finds that arch, please post a pic of it here for me to see. I will verify if that is certainly the one I found as well. Happy trails.
MikerHiker - May 16, 2009 7:50 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2009
Nice hikeNice Hike, Flowers were awesome
Kadee - Nov 18, 2008 3:37 pm
At Least OnceLiving in SLC, you have to do Ensign at least once. Good views of downtown SLC.
J Anderson - Aug 24, 2008 4:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2008
Nice TimesA nice hike with my 2 and 3 year olds, wife and friends.
edevart - May 29, 2008 5:33 pm
Historic/ClassicI remember having campfires up here/around here as a kid--bet you can't get away with that nowadays.
I agree, not much of a 'climb', but a SLC classic nonetheless. Great views to the Great Salt Lake out west.
tmtn93 - May 29, 2008 4:28 pm
Not even a peakclimbed it about 7 times all in a span from October 2007 to March 2008, got real sick of the hike and views now. The hike is piece of cake, anyone can easily do it without problem.
Fmtn2008 - May 3, 2008 12:56 pm
NiceExcellent 10 minute hike with good views!
Rocky Alps - Apr 6, 2008 4:24 am Date Climbed: Apr 5, 2008
Baby's 1st HikeFirst time taking our baby boy on a hike (in backpack). It was over before I knew it, but views of the Salt Lake valley were nice.
LaMusa - Nov 9, 2007 9:12 pm
Makeout HavenHardest hike of my life, nearly killed me. Do not recommend for people over 21.
Tracy - Oct 27, 2007 12:45 am Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2007
family outingI hiked this one with my 4-year-old nephew, Jonah (his first hike without being carried); my 2 daughters; my sister, Laura; and my brother, Guy. The lights of the City were beautiful under a full moon.
mountaingazelle - Jan 2, 2007 1:46 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2007
Ensign PeakJanuary 1, 2007: Ensign Peak via the standard trail.
December 7, 2008: Ensign Peak with ridge traverse to Dude Peak.
March 1, 2009: Ensign Peak and Meridian Peak via Antennas Loop.
soccerman - Dec 26, 2006 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Dec 9, 2006
Very easy hikeQuite an easy hike with a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. It's about a 15 minute hike. Maybe 1/4 of a mile.
Travis Atwood - Nov 7, 2006 3:20 pm
SimpleNice views of the city at night. Not really a mountain, but I guess it doesn't hurt to sign the log.
Scott Wesemann - Oct 13, 2006 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1998
Watch out for lightningMany times, but the most memorable was with a group of youngsters from the local church group. On top it was obvious to all that the amazing lightning storm that was moving across the valley was headed right for us.. obvious to everyone except for one of the leaders... who had to give his prepared sermon, even though the strikes were getting steadily closer. After a few strikes that were VERY close, I decided to bail and about 5 min later as I was running down the trail, a strike came really close to the group and I had to chuckle at all of the people running off the summit!
Matthew Van Horn - Sep 20, 2006 2:56 pm
High on a mountain tophiked many times, a good place to take visitors that do not have time for a day hike-overlooks the city
Scott - Sep 20, 2006 2:18 pm
Not a moutnainNot a mountain by any means, but I've "climbed" it dozens of times. It's a 15 minute walk up a very small hill.
regolithe - Sep 20, 2006 2:40 am
hard not to make itThis one is pretty short