Dan and I spent last night in Salt Lake City and we decided after dinner and a little shopping that it would be fun to hike up Ensign Peak. We made it to the trailhead around dusk and I was wanting to hurry up to the top so we wouldn't miss the sunset. Knowing nothing about the trail, we embarked up a cemented trail which quickly turned into a dirt path. I was wearing sandals with a heel (I never wear the right shoes) and the sandal on my right foot didn't make it. However,the hike up was completely worth the effort because the views are amazing. Looking south toward downtown Salt Lake you can easily see the Utah State Capitol building and the Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle. Looking out toward the west you have a full view of the Great Salt Lake. The monument on top of Ensign Peak was dedicated in 1936 and stands as a testament to the early Church leaders who climbed the peak just two days after their entrance into the valley. President Brigham Young had seen the prophet Joseph Smith in a vision in the Nauvoo Temple that showed him this peak and that the shadow of the peak would be the place the saints were to build up a new city. The monument literally lines up with State Street which stretches down the Salt Lake Valley. We look forward to taking the girls up there before winter gets underway. Next time, I won't forget the proper foot wear!
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At least you didn't have to sprint and then have an asthma attack. Right? Love the pictures - they are beautiful. I didn't get any phone calls from the girls, so I imagine they were just fine. I am glad you guys had a great time.
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