Ensign Peak
Ensign Peak rises to 1,651 m in Utah. Twin Peaks (East) stands 3,453 m to the south-southeast, 16 miles off. Great Salt Lake Scenic Byway passes 3.7 miles off.
The story
Ensign Peak ( EN-syne) is a dome-shaped peak in the hills just north of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The peak and surrounding area are part of Ensign Peak Nature Park, which is owned by the city. The hill's summit is accessed via a popular hiking trail, and provides an elevated view of Salt Lake Valley and Great Salt Lake. The peak is historically significant as it was a landmark during the establishment of Salt Lake City in July 1847, and also holds religious significance for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Because of this importance, in 1934, a stone monument was built atop the summit and interpretive signage was added when the nature park was developed in 1996. Culturally, the significance of the peak has inspired a number of literary works, including the hymn "High on the Mountain Top." Several businesses and organizations, often affiliated with the LDS Church, have names inspired by the peak; such as Ensign College, Ensign Peak Advisors, and the Ensign Peak Foundation.
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Wikidata Q5380003, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What the record says
- Elevation
- 1651 m
How to reach it
- 3.7 mi off the Great Salt Lake Scenic Byway
- 9.5 mi off the Morgan-Parleys State Scenic Byway
- 13.2 mi off the Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
- 16.4 mi off the Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
- Ensign Peak: 0.0 mi
- Fur Trappers and Traders: 0.6 mi
- Edward H. Harriman Memorial: 1.1 mi
- Gold star hill: 1.1 mi
- Capt James R. Austin Memorial: 1.1 mi
- Ensign Peak Memorial Garden: 0.2 mi
- Ensign Downs Park: 0.3 mi
- North Gateway Park: 0.6 mi
- Warm Springs Park: 0.6 mi
- Silver Park: 1.0 mi
- Dog statue: 0.6 mi
- Apricot: 1.0 mi
- Honor: 1.2 mi
- Patience: 1.2 mi
- Integrity: 1.2 mi
- #1 - Raspberry: 0.7 mi
- #2 - Hidden Falls: 0.8 mi
- #3 - Cherry Tree Grove: 0.9 mi
- #4 - Box Elder: 0.9 mi
- #5 - Elbow Turn: 1.0 mi
- Utah State Capitol Building: 1.2 mi
- White Memorial Chapel: 1.3 mi
- McCune Mansion: 1.4 mi
- Church History Library: 1.5 mi
- Temple Square: 1.7 mi
- Twin Peaks: 2.6 mi
- Dude Benchmark: 3.8 mi
- Cave Peak: 4.8 mi
- Black Mountain (West Summit): 5.0 mi
- Mount Wire: 5.1 mi
- Land Cruiser Heritage Museum: 1.1 mi
- Museum of Utah: 1.1 mi
- Pioneer Memorial Museum: 1.2 mi
- Church History Museum: 1.6 mi
- Social Hall Museum: 1.8 mi
- Rose Park Neighborhood Center Community Garden: 1.3 mi
- Gateway Community Garden: 1.9 mi
- Fairpark Community Garden: 2.1 mi
- Rose Park Community Garden: 2.4 mi
- Waterfall Garden: 2.4 mi
- Baskin Spring: 3.4 mi
- Indian Spring: 4.1 mi
- Enoch Spring: 4.2 mi
- Wagner Spring: 5.3 mi
- Emigration Tunnel Spring: 5.6 mi
- Hidden Falls: 14.0 mi
- Moss Ledge Waterfall: 14.4 mi
- Donut Falls: 16.7 mi
- Upper Lisa Falls: 17.3 mi
- Lower Bells Canyon Waterfall: 17.3 mi
- Fife Wetland Preserve: 3.5 mi
- H-Rock Open Space: 6.1 mi
- Legacy Nature Reserve: 10.1 mi
- Cougar Park Nature Preserve: 12.8 mi
- Big Bend Habitat Restoration Area: 13.9 mi
- Johnson: 10.6 mi
- Bacchus: 14.1 mi
- Bingham Canyon: 20.6 mi
- Lark: 21.5 mi
- Forest City: 23.8 mi
- Rattlesnake Point: 6.2 mi
- Honeycomb Cliffs: 19.8 mi
- Cambria Point: 21.7 mi
- Black Bluff: 23.0 mi
- Industrial Arch: 1.1 mi
- Hole in the Rock.: 20.1 mi
- Storm Window Arch: 20.7 mi
- Silver Sands Beach: 16.9 mi
- Sunset Beach: 17.9 mi
- Camera Flats: 21.2 mi
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.5 miles of Ensign Peak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks (East) | SSE 147° | 3,453.4 m | 16.5 mi |
| Twin Peaks (West) | SSE 148° | 3,452.8 m | 16.4 mi |
| Gobblers Knob | SE 128° | 3,115 m | 13.8 mi |
| Mount Raymond | SE 133° | 3,108 m | 13.6 mi |
| Wilson Peak | SE 126° | 3,033 m | 14.1 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | SE 140° | 2,981 m | 12.3 mi |
| South Thayne Peak | SE 135° | 2,980 m | 12.5 mi |
| Mount Olympus East | SE 142° | 2,979 m | 12.3 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:32 | 19:04 | 19:40 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:22 | 21:03 |
| September equinox | 07:16 | 18:50 | 19:26 |
| December solstice | 07:49 | 16:20 | 17:04 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 34 | 39 | 47 | 53 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 79 | 69 | 56 | 44 | 34 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Salt Lake Triad CTR, 2 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapWikidataOpenStreetMap element node/356678240
Day trips start here
- Salt Lake City · 2 mi
- Sandy · 15 mi
- Wasatch Range · 15 mi
- Draper · 19 mi
- Park City · 22 mi
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument · 26 mi
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