Hiking in Ogden

There is no better way to wear out a toddler than a beautiful hike up Taylor's Canyon. We made sure to snatch up the opportunity to actually enjoy the outdoors yesterday. It is so beautiful up there right now. It's really, really green and the creek is overflowing. Eleanor loved hearing the birds sing and looking at the wildflowers and butterflies. We parked at 29th St and took the Bonneville Shoreline Trail until we reached the Taylor's Canyon Trail. I am thinking we went about a mile each way.

There are so many trails in the Ogden area perfect for hiking, running or biking. I love the east bench trails, because they are so close to my house and you have a lot of options once you get up there. There's Waterfall Canyon, Taylor's Canyon and Indian Trail to name a few. I, also, like going up the canyon to hike Wheeler Creek, because the first section is wide and not too difficult for young children.

If you want to go hiking in Ogden, you should check out Weber Pathways. Weber Pathways is a great organization dedicated to promoting and taking care of trails in the area. On their website, you can search trails by length or difficulty and print off maps. If you are new to the area or unfamiliar with our trails, you can join Weber Pathways on guided hikes throughout the area.

Here is a list of this summer's guided hikes:

For All Ages:

Geo-Hikes
Geology students from Weber State University will be leading hikes and conducting geology discussions of local the terrain and surrounding Earth materials. Topics that will be discussed are geomorphology (how the land was formed) and lithology (what the land is made of). These hikes are for everyone (kid and dog friendly) that want to know more about our mountains. Hikes start at 9:00am
May 28- Birdsong Trail, led by Amanda Gentry and Sara Yearsley. For more info, please call Sara at 801-682-5545 June 11 Waterfall Canyon, led by Amanda Gentry and Sara Yearsley. For more info, please call Sara at 801-682-5545.
August 16- Indian Trail, meet at the Smokey the Bear Trailhead in Ogden Canyon. Led by Kristina Bishop and Sara Yearsley. For more info, please call Sara at 801-682-5545.
August 27- Beus Canyon, led by Josh Poulsen. For more info, please call Josh at 801-231-5850.

Family Hikes
These hikes are intended for families with children. We most likely will not be hiking the entire duration, but only to where the children feel comfortable. These hikes are to get parents and children outside and exploring together in our mountains. We will be looking for bugs, animals, and plants. Bring a bag or jar so the children can collect little treasures. There will lots of stops along the way and it will be slow hiking. Anyone welcome (with or without kids), dogs welcome. Outings start at 9:00am.
June 8- Burch Creek
August 18- Wheeler Creek
For more information, please call Sara at (801) 682-5545.

For Adults and Older Kids:

Up N’ Over!
May 28th
Please be physically prepared...these hikes are tough! We will meet at the designated trail-head, leave 1/2 of our vehicles, then carpool to corresponding trail-head to hike. Hikes start at 7:00am. May 28th. We will be hiking the Indian Trail. Meet at the 22nd St trail-head for this 4.3 mile hike “up-and-over” to Ogden Canyon. July 9th. Meet at the North Ogden Divide trail-head, hikeing the South Skyline Trail. Expect to be hiking for at least 5 hours. Bring a lunch! September 10th. Meet at the North Ogden Divide trail-head. Expect to be hiking for at least 5 hours. Bring a lunch! We may summit Ben Lomond Peak! Call Casey for more information 801-540-5698.

Moonlight Hikes!
Join us on these beautiful FULL MOON hikes all summer long! All outings start at 9:00pm, meet at the 29th Street Trailhead.
June 15
August 13
September 12
October 12
For more information, call Anika at (801) 792-3398.

Wild Edibles of Northern Utah
Dozens of wild, edible plants grow in the region of Northern Utah. Several almost certainly live in your own backyard! Join us for a walk to learn what edibles grow in our area and how to use them. This is an informational hike only, not an actual foraging excursion, so please bring your own snacks and drinks. Children ages 10+ and well-behaived dogs are welcome. Recommended texts: “Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West” by Gregory L. Tilford or “Plants of the Rocky Mountains “by Kershaw, Mackinnon, and Pojar. All hikes start at 9:00am on Saturdays.
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
Please contact James Magruder at (801) 755-9274 for trailhead info, or check Weber Pathways’ Facebook page!

Wild Flower Hikes
We’ll hike for about 3 hours with frequent stops to look at/look up wild flowers. Hikes will be at various locations in and around Ogden Valley. Bring flower guide book if you have one. Outings are weekly on Wednesday’s at 9am.
June 1
June 8
June 15
Call Helene for specific trail-head and more info 801-745-1799.

Peak Bagging
We will be hiking various peaks in and around Weber County, including Lewis Peak, Ben Lomond, Mt. Ogden, James Peak, and others. Bring lunch. These hikes are strenuous! Please be in adequate physical condition. Outings are on Fridays at 7:30am.
June 17
July 1
July 15
July 29
For trailhead info, please call Helene at (801) 745-1799.

Wasatch Hikers Wednesday Evening Hiking Group
Wasatch Hikers can be found every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM hiking a different trail in the Ogden area. Our creed is exercise is good for the body, mind and soul! The trails in the area are better than the gym. So if you want a group to hang with, or just have time for just one hike , we look forward to meeting a new friend. For information on our next outing visit: http://www.meetup.com/webercountyoutdoors/ and check the calendar under the meetups tab.

For Adults Only:

Singles Mingles 45 and older Hikes
If you’re 45 years old or older, single, and want to mingle…come join Polly on a wonderful series of trail outings! These outings are on MOST Thursdays at 6:00pm and won’t last longer than 2 hours. Outings will run from April 7th to September 29th. This is a great way to meet other singles in the area and enjoy nature together. To register and for location, please call Polly at 801-645-3236.

Hiking in Ogden is such a great way to appreciate your surroundings and enjoy a beautiful and free outing with your family. I encourage you to get out on the trails as soon as possible!

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