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For the Deseret Book imprint, see Ensign Peak (imprint). For the investment company, see Ensign Peak Advisors.
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Ensign Peak
Ensign Peak, 5-24-2008.jpg
Ensign Peak, as seen from hiking trail below.
Highest point
Elevation 5,417 ft (1,651 m) NAVD 88
Prominence 64 ft (20 m)
Geography
Location Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S.
Parent range Wasatch Range
Topo map USGS Salt Lake City North
Climbing
Easiest route 0.47 mile (0.75 km) hike on Ensign Peak Trail

Ensign Peak is a peak in the foothills near downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It is approximately one mile north of the Utah State Capitol and sits almost directly behind it. On July 26, 1847, Brigham Young and other early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) climbed this hill and gave the peak its present name. The hill has religious significance in LDS Church history and in its symbolism. Ensign Peak Advisors is an investment manager for assets of the LDS Church and is named after Ensign Peak.

  • SLC Ensign Peak

    View of Salt Lake City from Ensign Peak

  • Ensign Peak plague No 43
  • USutahensign

    The Flag of the United States, Flag of Utah, and Mormon Flag at Ensign Peak

  • Ensign Peak from below
  • Ensign Peak

    Ensign Peak Monument

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