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1,975 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-267 ft
Descent
00:03:39
Avg time
-218 ft
Altitude change
5,344 ft
Altitude min
5,611 ft
Altitude max
5,611 ft
Altitude start
5,394 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
1,650 ft
Distance down
00:03:39
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Ensign Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145388 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84399 in Trail Running
    • #89882 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

This connector from the Ensign Peak to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail is steep and loose. This trail has been designated as "open to all uphill users/downhill bikes prohibited", though with as steep as it is it's effectively foot traffic only.

source: Foothills Trail System Plan
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to ensign-peak trailhead (40.798528, -111.887582)

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        Ensign Peak Loop (via Bonneville Shoreline Trail)
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        Ensign Peak (via Bonneville Shoreline Trail)
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        SLC Sampler
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ensign Peak

        ▼ Where is Ensign Peak located?
        Ensign Peak is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.79853, -111.88758.
        ▼ How hard is Ensign Peak?
        Ensign Peak is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ensign Peak?
        Ensign Peak has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 267 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,344 ft to 5,611 ft.
        ▼ Is Ensign Peak a point to point trail?
        Ensign Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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