Hello Friends,
Northern Utah is home to some of the best
hiking trails around — from beautiful canyon treks to hikes around the
Great Salt Lake.
So lace up those hiking boots and hit one of
these top 10 trails to hike in the Top of Utah.
Want to see the Wasatch Range stretch 100
miles from the Idaho boarder to Salt Lake City? The trail to Ben Lomond Peak is
your hike. According to the U.S.
Forest Service,
the Ben Lomond trail is one of the Ogden area’s most popular and heavily used
trails.
- LENGTH:
15.2 miles out and back, will take most of the day to hike due to
gaining about 2,300 feet in elevation.
- DIFFICULTY:
Strenuous
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The trail starts near the horse corrals at the south end of North Fork
Park in Weber County.
For a much easier summit hike, try this trail
offering dramatic views over the Ogden community, Great Salt Lake and
surrounding mountains, according to Utah.com. It’s a little steep, but
anyone can make the hike if they take it slow, and there are several viewpoints
along the trail. More experienced hikers can also continue into Malan’s Basin,
which is located past the summit.
- LENGTH:
4.8 miles out and back, should take an hour to reach the summit.
- DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The Malan Peak trailhead can be reached from the 29th Street Trailhead at
the top of 29th Street in east Ogden, or at the top of 27th Street.
A 200-foot waterfall at the upper end of
Waterfall Canyon makes this short but strenuous hike one of Ogden’s most
popular, according to Utah.com. Be careful though, climbing the cliffs around
the waterfall is illegal and dangerous.
- LENGTH:
2.4 miles out and back.
- DIFFICULTY:
Strenuous
- HOW TO GET THERE:
Follow the trail signed as Malan Falls at the Mt. Ogden Trailhead at the
top of 29th Street in east Ogden. Once you hit the Bonneville Shoreline
Trail, continue south to the mouth of the canyon.
4. Beus Canyon
Hikers can reach the Mt. Ogden summit,
Snowbasin Resort or connect to the Wheeler Creek trail using the Beus Canyon
trail. While the hike is slightly long and treacherous, the lower part of the
trail is easy, according to Utah.com. It intersects with the
Bonneville Shoreline Trail and continues along Beus Creek until the canyon
forks and the trail reaches a small meadow known as “Fern Valley.” According to
theU.S.
Forest Service,
the area surrounding the trail has a “bounty of wildflowers throughout the
spring and summer season.”
- LENGTH: 11.2
miles out and back.
- DIFFICULTY:
Strenuous
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The trailhead can be accessed at the top of 4600 South on the east side of
Ogden.
Shoshone Indians used this trail — which
ascends through lush evergreen forest — to avoid high waters at the mouth
of Ogden Canyon before a highway was paved through the area, according to Visit
Ogden’s website.
- LENGTH:
4.3 miles one way, shuttle can be taken from trailhead to trailhead.
- DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The Indian Trail trailhead is located at the top of 22nd Street in east
Ogden near the mouth of Ogden Canyon.
A quick hike easy enough for kids, Birdsong
Trail offers fun views along Ogden’s east bench, according to Utah.com. A variety of birds can be
seen on the trail, and it goes past six springs and a pond.
- LENGTH:
One mile out and back.
- DIFFICULTY:
Easy
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The trail can be access at either end — at the Rainbow Trailhead
located at the northwest corner of the Rainbow Gardens parking lot in
Ogden, or at the south trailhead at Fillmore Avenue and 20th Street.
Known for its accessibility and spectacular
waterfall, Adams Canyon is a popular Davis County hike. The 40-foot waterfall
is at the end of a trail that follows the North Fork of Holmes creek through
white pine and shady scrub oak, according to the Davis
County website.
- LENGTH:
3.5 miles out and back, will take three to four hours.
- DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The trailhead is located in Layton off of U.S. Highway 89. Driving north, turn right
on East 1200 North Road, then immediately turn right on Eastside Road.
Near the end of this road you will see the trailhead’s dirt parking area.
See views of the valley and mountain scenery
with this Farmington trail that’s good for
the family, according to the Davis County website.
- LENGTH:
8.5 miles, three to five hours out and back.
- DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
- HOW TO GET THERE:
Take 100 East in Farmington Canyon until it turns into Skyline Drive.
While this hike is mostly surrounded by
foliage, there are occasional views down into Bountiful and the Great Salt
Lake, according to Trails.com. It’s great for dog
walkers, trail runners and families. Plus, there’s a bench at Elephant Rock
perfect for sunset watching.
- LENGTH:
7 miles, three hours out and back.
- DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
- HOW TO GET THERE:
The trail begins at Mueller Park in Bountiful.
Located where the bison and antelope roam,
this hike is immersed in wildlife. Hike to Frary Peak, the highest point
on Antelope Island, according to Utah.com, and witness stunning
views of the Great Salt Lake.
- LENGTH:
7 miles out and back.
- DIFFICULTY: Moderate
- HOW TO GET THERE: On Antelope Island, follow the Antelope Island Road south along the east shoreline. Admission into Antelope Island State Park is $10 per vehicle up to eight people. Admission for seniors is $5 per vehicle up to eight people. Bicyclists and pedestrians pay $3 each.
Let us know which hiking
trails are your favorite we’d love to hear from you!
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