Near Upper Wild Rose Junction
A singletrack paradise at the junction!

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Upper Wild Rose Junction

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A beautiful hike through, among other things, the major junction up above Wild Rose Park and City Creek Canyon.
5.8
mi
Distance
1,488
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.78mi
Distance
1,488ft
Elevation Gain
1,488ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
6,381ft
High Point
5,213ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From Wild Rose Park, there are several ways (ridges) that take you to the major junction overlooking City Creek Canyon and Ensign Peak. All are steep but the path featured in this hike is the most manageable. Yes, it is still steep, but you can hike the whole thing without stopping.From the junction, I recommend returning to Wild Rose Park via the ridge to the north (North Ridge to Wild Rose Junction) or the one to the south (South Ridge to Wild Rose Junction) of this one (the one you came up). This gives more variety to your hike, and these descents are easier, because the trails are well worn.Also from the junction, you could drop into City Creek Canyon, but as given by the line on the map, I prefer to hike along the North Ridge of City Creek Canyon. The path shown stops at a T-junction. Going straight takes you further up the ridge on the Grandview Route towards Rudy's Flat while going left takes you to the trailhead at Woodbriar Way.

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BST: Tunnel Springs Park - Ensign Peak

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BST: Tunnel Springs Park - Ensign Peak

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strenuous
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+1,144 ft
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Hike Route

City Creek North Ridge to Rudy's Flat

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Wild Rose Ridge Tour

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Ensign Peak

Hike Route

Ensign Peak

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+400 ft
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Hike Route

City Creek to Ensign Lookout

Views
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+976 ft
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Hike Route

Avenues Twin Peaks

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+1,149 ft
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