The Top 10 Peaks around Emigration Canyon
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Emigration Canyon is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Emigration Canyon for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Emigration Canyon for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
View of Salt Lake City from Mount Wire
Highlight • Viewpoint
This small summit is home to an old airway beacon. You can climb the ladder to the top to get a great view of the Salt Lake area!
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Jack's Mailbox Peak
Highlight • Summit
Jack's Mailbox Peak is a short summit with a big story.
In 1995 a little boy named Jack Edwards died of leukemia and his parents decided to scatter his ashes …
In 1995 a little boy named Jack Edwards died of leukemia and his parents decided to scatter his ashes …
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Little Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
"Little Mountain Pass" is really the summit of Little Mountain. There are awesome views from this high point on Emigration Canyon Road.
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View of Salt Lake City from Ensign Peak
Highlight • Viewpoint
Although Ensign Peak is diminutive compared to the surrounding ridgelines and mountains, it is beautifully situated to give you views over Salt Lake City and the valley — especially at sunrise or sunset.
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Big Mountain
Highlight • Summit
If you've ever wanted to stand on top of the mountain and scream "I'm the queen (or king) of the world!" this is probably the place to do it. The …
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Lookout Peak
Highlight • Summit
8,930-foot (2,722 m) Lookout Peak certainly lives up to its name. Although the first part of the trail can be unpleasantly overgrown and buggy, once you break out of treeline …
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Emigration Canyon
Highlight • Canyon
Emigration Canyon provides a beautiful view and is a National Historic Landmark. Mormon pioneers first entered the Salt Lake Valley through this canyon in 1847.
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Dude Benchmark
Highlight • Summit
At 7,212 feet, Dude Benchmark is a USGS high point and grassy peak just north of Salt Lake City. You get unobstructed views from the peak and the trail following the ridge that the peak is on.
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Mount Wire
Highlight • Summit
This small summit is home to an old airway beacon. You can climb the ladder to the top to get a great view of the Salt Lake area!
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Little Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
"Little Mountain Pass" is really the summit of Little Mountain. There are awesome views from this high point on Emigration Canyon Road.
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