Trail Details
Enniss Peak from Jacobs Ladder TH
via Jacobs Ladder
via Jacobs Ladder
| Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.5 hours Distance (roundtrip): 6.6 miles Elevation Gain: 3598 feet |
Main Aspect: South Climb Rate: 1090 feet per mile Average Grade: 21% |
| Notes: The Jacob’s Ladder trail is steep. Once you get to the top, where it meets the old Draper Ridge trail, you might decide you’ve had enough. If so, climb that little knob to the north so you can say you bagged a peak. |  |
| Trail shortcuts: Waypoints Destination Maps/Aerial Photos | |
| Trailhead | ||
| Jacobs Ladder TH | 
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| Trailhead Elevation: 5700 ft Trailhead Outhouse: Yes |
Area: Salt Lake Valley Area Location: Various locations on East Bench in Salt Lake Area Fee: None Dogs Allowed: No |
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| Notes: Go to 12601 South Highland Dr, then follow the dirt road heading south. After several miles the road is gated and there is a dirt lot and restroom on the south. The trailhead up the road near the gate. Draper city just completed a project to reroute the trail to help with erosion. You will occasionally see mountain bike traffic on it, so be ready to hop out of the way. | ||
| Waypoint 1 | ||
| Jacobs Ladder | 
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| Elevation: 6890 | Feature: Ridge | |
| Notes: It is the incline you follow for most of the hike, until you are very close to Lone Rock. From there you can climb 2000 ft straight up (it seems) to Enniss Peak at the top of Draper Ridge. | ||
| Destination | ||
| Enniss Peak | 
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| Elevation: 9298 | Feature: Peak | |
| Notes: It sits at the far western end of the Alpine Ridge, overlooking Alpine and Draper. It was named for pioneer John Enniss for his contributions to the city of Draper. | ||
| Location and Maps |
| Latitude: 40.514220 Longitude: -111.786745
WasatchHiker Map (shows trails) |
