Ensign Peak is a lovely mountain peak within the mountain foothills surrounding Salt Lake City's skyline, located approximately one mile north of the Utah State Capitol.

The peak was named by Latter-Day Saints leader Brigham Young in 1847 after a climb by several LDS Church members.

Today, visitors can explore the gorgeous Ensign Peak Nature Park, which preserves the sacred religious site mountain and its surrounding natural terrain.

Delightful hiking and biking trails are offered throughout the park, including trails that connect to the nearby Bonneville Shoreline Trail and the nearby Stansbury Shoreline Preserve.

At the top of the peak, a small monument honors the history of the LDS Church and its leaders.

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