Welcome to Ensign Peak

Welcome to Ensign Peak. . From Ensign Peak the pioneer leaders laid plans for Salt Lake City. They envisioned a prospering community of wide streets, farms, homes, schools, shops, churches, and a temple. George A. Smith reported that before leaving Nauvoo, Illinois, for the Mormon trek west, Brigham Young "…had a vision of Joseph Smith who showed him the mountain that we now call Ensign Peak…and there was an ensign feel upon that peak…Joseph said 'Build under the point where the colors fall and you will prosper and have peace.", Upon viewing the valley and Ensign Peak, Brigham Young declared, "This is the place." The peak became sacred to many as a place for meditation. Prior to completion of the temple, religious ordinances were performed on the peak by the pioneer settlers. Ensign Peak became a symbol of gathering; from the time the first American Indians lived in this area to the present, this valley has drawn people from all corners of the world., I Want to Go There, Brigham Young was looking for this peak when he entered the valley from the mouth of Emigration Canyon on July 24, 1847. He viewed Ensign Peak, recognized it, and said, "I want to go there." - George A. Smith, Many have followed Brigham Young's visit to this unique place. Ensign Peak has long been enjoyed for meditation, hiking, the beauties of nature, and the spectacular panoramic view from its summit.