Eden, 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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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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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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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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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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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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Wellsville, Utah
Box Elder Peak

4.3

7.57 mi / 3986 ft gain

From the Rattlesnake Trailhead (about a mile northeast of the Sherwood Hills Resort on U.S. 89) to the peak is just under 4.5 miles. The hike is great exercise, as it's relatively steep. The steep angle provides for stunning views along the entire trail, making this one of the most picturesque hi...
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Croydon, Utah
Whitewater Kayaking the Weber River

4.0

This is a great beginner river for whitewater kayaking, with rapids from class II-III. It has plenty of features to keep you entertained, such as the Rock Garden, old bridges, and Taggart Falls, with several class II rapids in between. Be aware, there is a low bridge at one point in the river tha...
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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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Centerville, Utah
Hike to the Parrish Creek Pictographs

4.7

1 mi / 200 ft gain

The petroglyphs are pretty easy to find and it is such a short hike you can do it in about 45 minutes. To get to the trailhead, drive to Centerville, Utah and take 400 N all the way towards the mountain. The road with curve to the right with a small dirt road heading to the left. Take the dirt ro...
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Centerville, Utah
Hike to the Rope Swing on Deuel Creek Trail

5.0

2.6 mi / 646 ft gain

Not only is this hike absolutely gorgeous, but it also has an epic rope swing at the end! To get to the trailhead you'll need a vehicle that can handle rough roads—you have to drive up a bit on the side of the mountain to get to the trailhead. The beginning of the hike is marked with a little bul...
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