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The Ultimate Hiking Spot in Salt Lake City! Soaring Above the Clouds for a Panoramic View of the Holy City

Why Visit? · 5-Minute Summit Hike! A Divine Perspective That Will Blow Your Mind 👑 📍Address: 1002 E Ensign Vista Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 🚗Transport Tip: Just a 15-minute drive from downtown, with free parking at the base. Arrive early during sunset hours as spots fill up quickly. 1️⃣ Ensign Peak Park Entrance ➡️ Viewpoint The iconic white monument looks like a cake topper! The 0.8-mile stone-paved trail is dog-friendly. 📸Pro Tip: The boulder 10 meters to the right of the monument (near the cliff) is a famous Instagram proposal spot [Chin] 2️⃣ Summit Loop Trail 360° sunset views with no obstructions! Capture the Salt Lake City skyline + Great Salt Lake blues on the left, or frame the State Capitol’s golden dome with snow-capped mountains on the right. ☀️Golden Hour: Summer 20:00 / Winter 17:30 for the softest light Must-Visit Spots: 🏆 Cliff Swing (by the wooden fence at the entrance) 🏆 Mormon Temple Vista Frame (use the dead tree at the southeast corner as a foreground) Heads-Up: ⚠️ No guardrails on the trail! Stay off your phone and watch your step. ⚠️ Drone permits require advance approval from the park. ⚠️ Wear grippy shoes in winter—ice is common.
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