Day 113 - Hike Ensign Peak

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity...” 
― John Muir

I have never hiked Ensign Peak, didn't even know where to find it on a map.  So today we hiked Ensign Peak.

Two days after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young and seven other pioneer leaders climbed the mountain to survey the valley.  From its summit they laid out in their minds the city they were going to build.

I personally love the grid system in Utah.  It helps me not get too lost.  The hike to the top was warming.  Once on top it was freezing!  I can't imagine  doing this hike in the heat of summer.  Today was perfect.

This hike is super easy.  My little one climbed almost the whole way by himself and ran down the whole way.  It is slippery in spots, the hard pan and the loose gravel.  But such a fun easy hike!

There are spots to sit and rest and lots to look at every step of the way.