This moderate 1.5-mile round-trip hike offers sweeping 360-degree views of Salt Lake City, the Wasatch Mountains, and the Great Salt Lake from its historic summit. The trail rewards visitors with one of the most iconic panoramic photography opportunities in the city.

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