Love this place!! The best view of the city is here, but if you want to get to the top you better wear sporty shoes

A place with an amazing history to be sure, however, without even considering this, it stands alone in its merit as a location for a morning hike, or simply to get a view of the entirety of Salt Lake Valley at once.

360 view of the city and mountains. Hike is about 30 min and can only be done on foot

If you haven’t hiked in a while, the hike will be steep

Nice hike with amazing views!

Solid view of downtown and the valley but the view to the west of the refineries kind of taint everything else.

Amazing view. Very steep and no Sun shade. Take sufficient water if you are hiking in summer. As you move walk above, you can turn around and get a amazing view of the city.

Best for date nights

Sunrise or Sunset will be amazing here, Quick hike with great views of entire Salt Lake city.

When i first got here my reaction was wow the view was amazing especially at night the hike to get up there is only like 20 min but it is steep but its worth it the view is beautiful i loved it

Nice hike thats easy enough for the little ones. My 4 year old was determined to make it to the top and it was light enough for her to have no problem

Dont be put off by the climb, the views are well worth it. The ground can be a bit muddy and soft after the rain. The tracks do need some care and attention but overall I dont think you would be disappointed with what you find at the top. The area is nicely signposted and the placards at the top are very interesting.

Has an awesome view overlooking the city at the top of a short hike. Decent elevation change but, overall doable by most anyone.

This was my first time in Salt Lake City and I cant wait to go back! The hike up Ensign Peak was steep so make sure you are wearing the right shoes! The view at the peak is breathtaking. I recommend you bring some bottles of water, a camera, a snack and a significant other! A beautiful spot to watch the sunset. I was there with a buddy on a work trip and definitely want to bring my girlfriend back.

Good beginner hike- even kids can do it. And is has a wonderful view of the Salt Lake Valley.

Amazing! Must go if you’re in the SLC area

Great for quick hike trail is kind of step, great view of the city.

A somewhat easy-to-moderate hike with great views. Very close to the city.

An amazing view.

The trail up to it is well kept! It’s an easy stroll up to the “peak” Nice view, and many plaques with facts about the Salt Lake Valley!

Trail is not too difficult but it can get narrow at times. Not a difficult hike. With two children we made the hike in 25 minutes to the top. Unfortunately many do not read the signs asking to stay on the trail and take cutoffs eroding the area.

Very close to downtown.This short trek provides awesome views of the salt lake city

Wow! Great overlook of Salt Lake city! Easy, steep hike on a path to the top. The view is breath taking and you can see so much. Well worth the hike up to take it all in and seating is available at the top to have a snack and drink.

Excellent morning hike.Ample parking.Minutes from the city center.Highly recommended.

Great short hike with an awesome view at the top. Cool little monument with a plaque is at the peak. Interesting signs can be found along the trail with lots of cool information and history. The hike is definitely too short for experienced hikers or people looking for a longer hike, but there is much longer trail that spans past Ensign Peak. Everyone who lives in Salt Lake should check out this hike!

The classic slc viewing hike. very pretty view from the top, never gets old. (pictured, the less common view of the U, instead of downtown, from the top)

Short hike, but worth the exercise

This is a quick and easy trial. It is probably the most known and most traveled trail in the Salt Lake Valley. Great for a quick and easy spot to get a great view of the city as well as the Great Salt Lake. If you are from out of town and looking for a nice hike this might be your best bet.

Beautiful views, looking across SLC and the mountains.

A picture is worth a thousand words! Tips: if you dont have a car then Uber up to the trail entrance and walk back to downtown may be a more enjoyable walk.

After touring Utah State Capitol, I was planning to head to Temple Square and come back later for the sunset. However, since its so close to the State Capitol (about 1 miles), I decide to check it out despite its still like 95 degrees at 630pm. Its located in a residential area, the Yelp map pointer is pretty accurate. If you are driving coming downhill, The park is on the right hand side.

One of my favorite hikes to get some outdoor exercise in. Its behind the capitol and is probably 1-1.5 miles total. I like that its close, easy to access, and there is a couple different ways to hike up so you can choose the difficulty you want. Awesome view of all of SLC (unless there is smog...then youll want to stay up there until the next storm)

A great stop in Salt Lake City to get a good view of all there is to explore. Well taken care of, and often one of the places not a lot of people seem to know about. Perfect for that selfie panorama!

Free, fun, an easy short hike to a spectacular view of Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Lake. The sunset is especially beautiful, although the path isn’t lit, so be careful on your way up or down at night. There’s no parking lot, so find nearby street parking. The hike is 20 minutes or less, no special footwear needed, although it is steep and narrow in some parts. It is unpaved. A good hike for families and children but not for those with limited mobility, including strollers.

Quick and easy hike, even with the trail washed out and muddy. Worth it for the sunrise even on a cloudy day. Very cool to see all the twinkling city lights and morning traffic and fog rolling down the mountains into the valley.

Awesome view of Salt Lake City. Nice hike to the top. Careful going there on hot days. Theres not much shade on the top.

The view from up here is magnificent. Brigham young wasn’t kidding. If you look close enough you can even see Disneyland. Kind of scary at night but there are nice rocks to sit on at the top. This hike is intense and not for the faint of heart. Probably train for at least 27+ months before embarking on this journey. Bring lots of water and sustenance. 11/10 would recommend!

We hiked this with our kids (11, 7, & 4 year old) and had a great time. The hike was 0.9 miles round trip. It took us about 20 minutes to get to the top because we had a 4 year old with us and he walked up without being carried. Its a beautiful view of the Salt Lake valley and will worth the time

Short hike with panaramic views overlooking Salt Lake Valley

Nice hike with a great view of the valley below.

Many trails leading off from The Ensign Peak trail at the top, hiking for days if you choose, connecting to The Bonneville Shoreline trail. Everything from easy, moderate to very difficult.Take water and poles if you intend to hike beyond the Ensign Peak. It can get intensely hot. Also, be aware of rattlesnakes, I’ve come across 2 recently and they will stoke if coiled.There is parking on the road, a great park for picnics and stunning views in all directions!

Really cool view of Salt Lake City! Turns out there’s two trails. One is 5-10 minutes (paved, to the left) and the other is 30ish minutes (on a trail, to the right). It was pretty, but I’m a sweaty person in general and did the long one on a 90 degree day

Really easy hike with a great view of the city. No parking, and the trailhead starts you off in a residential area. Pretty busy trail and youll always find folks coming back and forth. Great for beginners.

Views of Salt Lake valley from the top, breath taking.

Nice little hike

Take the hike. Not too bad in November. Wouldnt want to do it in July...

Small trail close to City and you get a nice view of the city

If youre in Salt Lake, this is a nice relaxing place to go at sunset to see the City lights. The view is amazing!

Great hike from downtown through nice neighborhoods to a wonderful view.

A fun, short hike to get an insanely awesome view of the city! Super fun at night!

Great short hike to do on weekends or late summer evenings with family!

Short trail but steep. Takes 20 to 30 min on an average to reach the peak. Great Sunset views, You will get a complete view of salt lake valley. You can also catch Airplanes taking off and landing in SLC airport.

Great spot for sunrise and sunset pictures

A few routes to take, around the peak, up the peak, down and up another valley.....though of course up to the peak is the most popular. Busy but a nice view of the SLC valley. The trail is mostly rock, unless you chose some of the other options found, then its dirt. Maybe 30 minutes to summit the Ensign Peak with some panting involved. But Ive seen 7 year olds go up this with families.

Great place to go for a short hiking! This place can give the kids experiences and suitable challence!

Took my wife there for a picnic right after our marriage at the Salt Lake Temple. Priceless experience!

Nice view for fun easy hike.

Enjoyed a quick hike to the top and an amazing view!

A nice short hike, with a great view of the valley and the great salt Lake

Easy hike

Highly recommended for all tourists

Better be in shape to get to the top

Absolutely amazing at night

Love this place. This is the place.

Great view of the valley

Gorgeous!