Ogden, Utah

Our rich mountain to metro personality derives from a unique balance of vibrant shopping, delicious dining and exciting nightlife with backyard access to year-round, heart-pounding outdoor recreation and the majestic beauty of the Wasatch Mountain Range. Ogden, Utah offers one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation and metropolitan delights throughout the year.

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Ogden, Utah
Malans Peak

5.0

4.3 mi / 2129 ft gain

You can reach this trail either via 27th Street or 29th Street in Ogden, Utah. Get on one of those roads and then head east until you reach the mountain. On 27th St. there is some parking on the road with a sign reminding people to keep their dogs on leash. On 29th St. there is a large parking lo...
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Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon

4.0

2.44 mi / 1394 ft gain

Waterfall Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in the Ogden area. The trailhead is easy to find, just head east on 29th street until you hit the base of the mountains and the parking lot is on the right. There are plenty of parking spots and restrooms but sometimes the restrooms are locked. T...
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Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park

3.0

3.3 mi / 1699 ft gain

Waterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ogden, Utah.
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Ogden, Utah
Hike the Wheeler Creek and Icebox Canyon Loop

4 mi / 400 ft gain

To get to the trailhead from Ogden drive up Ogden Canyon toward Pine View Reservoir. Right when the canyon begins to open up and you can see the actual dam there is a turn off on the south side of the road that leads down a dirt road to a very small parking area and the trailhead. If the parking ...
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Ogden, Utah
Ben Lomond via North Skyline Trail

5.0

15.75 mi / 3671 ft gain

The trail starts in the Right Fork North Ogden Canyon near Liberty, Utah. Park in the main parking lot and then cross the road to the trailhead. You will see a sign at the beginning indicating that the Ben Lomond summit is 8.2 miles away. In the spring, it is quite difficult to make it all the ...
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Huntsville, Utah
Green Pond Loop

4.5

2.44 mi / 436 ft gain

About a mile before Snowbasin, is a parking lot with a map and trail marker. The first incline is steep and follows a single track trail that leads to the ponds. This trail is great year-round, but in the winter, you may have some stray backcountry snowboarders in the area. It's pretty quiet over...
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Layton, Utah
Adams Canyon

4.8

3.55 mi / 1434 ft gain

The trailhead is at a dirt parking lot with a lot of parking, but on Saturday mornings it can get full and people are forced to park on the street. As you start off, there are a few steep and sandy switchbacks. They don't last too long but on a hot day it can seem like forever. After that, the t...
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Layton, Utah
Stroll through the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

5.0

1 mi

The wetlands of The Nature Conservancy's Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve are a unique system of salt and fresh water marshes, ponds, pools, sloughs and mudflats. It is a rich feeding ground for tens of thousands of migrating birds, making this destination a birder's paradise.Great for all ski...
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Syracuse, Utah
Photograph the Famous Stump by the Antelope Island Causeway

4.8

If you've ever visited Antelope Island State Park, there is no doubt you've seen the stump. This dead, bleached focal point with it's gnarled branches stands out in the middle of the vast landscape of the Great Salt Lake. It is located on the South side of the causeway, approximately two miles fr...
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Eden, Utah
Paper Airplane Trail

4.0

0.73 mi / 272 ft gain

The Paper Airplane Trail in Eden, Utah is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 0.73 miles. The trail is known for its unique rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The trail begins at the North Ogden Divide Trailhead and ascends steadily, offer...
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Davis County, Utah
Catch a Sunset on Antelope Island

5.0

This is a great place to catch a sunset with the herds of Buffalo grazing and the surrounding mountain ranges. With the clouds moving over the mountains and the water reflecting the sunset, you can get amazing shots if that's what you're interested in.The smart move when heading there is to drive...
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Birding at Farmington Bay

5.0

Every winter as the ice thaws, eagles gather at Farmington Bay to feed on huge populations of carp. This can produce a pretty amazing set of circumstances where it's not uncommon to see birds feeding just 50 yards from shore.The prime viewing opportunity happens around "Bald Eagle Day," an event ...
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Davis County, Utah
Hike the Buffalo Point Trail on Antelope Island

4.0

1 mi / 300 ft gain

Antelope Island State Park is a gem within the Utah State Park system. With over 28,000 acres, it is the biggest island located in the Great Salt Lake...the largest salt water lake in the Western hemisphere. It is incredibly scenic, with beautiful shoreline and beaches, grassy plains, mountaino...
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Syracuse, Utah
Buffalo Point Trail

5.0

0.95 mi / 253 ft gain

Buffalo Point Trail is a heavily trafficked out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Syracuse, Utah.
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Huntsville, Utah
Hike the Skull Creek Trail of Causey Reservoir

4.8 mi / 400 ft gain

To get to the trailhead from Ogden, Utah, take 12th street east up canyon and around Pine View Reservoir. When you get to Huntsville, turn right and continue to head east up the canyon. IN 8 miles you will come to a sign for Causey Road. Turn right here and follow the road to the dam. Turn right ...
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Davis County, Utah
Hike Frary Peak Trail on Antelope Island

5.0

6.4 mi / 2030 ft gain

The Frary peak trail is the highest point of Antelope Island and can be found a short drive off of I-15 north on Antelope Drive near Layton. There is a fee to access the island, but well worth it. When you get to the island, head left along the east side of the island toward Fielding Garr Ranch. ...
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