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City Creek to Ensign Lookout

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  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
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“Fun climb out of City Creek for great views. ”

Brandon Hays
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4.4

Miles

7.1

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Out and Back

5,643' 1,720 m

High

4,706' 1,434 m

Low

937' 286 m

Up

937' 285 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

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Starting at the parking lot in front of the gate, gradual climbs until you reach the switchbacks which are challenging. Pop up top in no time for great views.

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Starting at the parking lot in front of the gate, take the BST: City Creek to North Salt Lake trail along gradual climbs until you reach the switchbacks heading up and west, which are challenging. Pop up top in no time for great views as your reward before heading back the way you came.

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Sunset from above Ensign Peak on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
May 1, 2015 near Salt La…, UT

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