Malans Peak (via Taylor Canyon)
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
Link: http://www.utah.com/thingtodo27442.htm or here (pics from link)
Highlights: Deep canyon, natural spring, great views over Ogden
Directions: Take I-15 north from Salt Lake City to 31st Street in Ogden (Exit 341A) Go east on 31st street for 1.1 mile to Washington Boulevard and turn left. Go north .1 mile to 30th Street and turn right. Continue east on 30th Street for 1.3 miles to Tyler Avenue (1300 East) and turn left. Go north on Tyler Avenue for .1 mile to 29th Street for .7 miles and turn right into the trailhead parking lot at the end of 29th Street. Look for trailhead at the south end of parking lot. (60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, 28)
Trail: Lots of elevation gain on this hike. If you keep the pace slow, take lots of breaks, anyone can enjoy this beauty!
Indian Trail
Distance: 4.3 miles one way (you can pick a halfway point on trail and turn around, or a good hike to use a shuttle system)Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation:
Link: http://www.utah.com/thingtodo27443.htm (pics from link)
Directions: Take I-15 to 12th Street (exit 344) and head east to Ogden canyon, 1.3 miles up canyon on right side of road look for Cold Water Trail head or Smokey the Bear sign. Then aaccording to above link:
22nd Street TrailheadThis trailhead is located at the top of 22nd Street, on the east side of Ogden, near the mouth of Ogden Canyon. There is a paved parking area but no other facilities.
Trail: Shoshone Indians once used this trail to avoid the high waters at the mouth of the canyon. Lots of shade, beautiful scenery.
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| Trail head marker |
Elevation Gain: 1,402 feet
Difficulty: Moderate (maybe for older children) some boulder hopping
Time: 2 hours
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| Waterfall Canyon |
Highlights: Hike follows creek up a deep canyon to a beautiful 200 ft waterfall.
Directions: Take I-15 north from Salt Lake City to 31st Street in Ogden (Exit 341A) Go east on 31st street from 1.1 mile to Washington Boulevard and turn left. Go north .1 mile to 30th Street and turn right. Continue east on 30th Street for 1.3 miles to Tyler Avenue (1300 East) and turn left. Go north on Tyler Avenue for .1 mile to 29th Street for .7 miles and turn right into the trailhead parking lot at the end of 29th Street. Look for trailhead at the south end of parking lot. (60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, 28)
Trail: From the 29th Street trailhead, follow the grail heading up the hillside to the east with signs pointing to the Taylor Canyon South Trail. At .2 miles after reaching the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, take a sharp right and continue south along the wide trail. This portion is often shadeless and hot in summer months. At .5 miles, the path turns east into Waterfall Canyon and begins steep ascent of the northern slope of Malans Peak. You can hike on either side of the river, there are a few bridges along the way. Both stay within 5 to 10 feet of the creek. After crossing bridges the trail become more rocky and more difficult. Use slow easy steps. At this point the waterfall appears.
Ogden River Parkway
Distance: 3.4 miles one way (most enjoyable are the first 1.4 miles starting at the mouth of canyon)Difficulty: EASY
Elevation Gain: -132
Time: hour+
Highlights: Beautifully paved two lane path following river. Lots of shade. Perfect for family walk, Rollerblades, or bikes.
Link: Ogden River Parkway (pics from link)
Directions: Take I-15 North to UT 401/21st Street (Exit 343) in Ogden. Curve right and continue east for 3.2 miles to Harrison Boulevard (UT 203). Turn right on Canyon Road and continue east toward the mouth of Ogden Canyon for 1 mile. At Valley Drive (1700 South) turn left. The trailhead is across the street at the corner of Valley Drive and Park Boulevard (1900 East). Trail: Ogden River flows out of Ogden Canyon, flows through Ogden, and eventually meets with the Great Salt Lake. The Parkway connects with many parks and recreational sites.
