THINGS TO SEE AND DO
WALKING, HIKING, CYCLING, CLIMBING Hundreds of miles of trails run around and through Ogden City and up into the mountains as part of the Ogden Trails Network. The trail options range from easily navigated paved pathways to challenging routes that take hikers far above the valley floor. One of the most popular trails is the Ogden River Parkway, a 9.6-mile paved parkway that begins at the mouth of Ogden Canyon and follows the river through the downtown area. The trails continue into the foothills and up the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains, with options available for beginner to expert-level hikers. Some trailheads are accessible before you leave the city limits. Many of these trails are also open to road bike cyclists and mountain bikers. Mountain bikers can also enjoy the Ogden Bike Park, a facility offering more than 30 acres of mountain bike and BMX trails and jumps. Created with funds raised by volunteers, the bike park features more than
10 trails ranging from beginner to expert. Ranked by Rock & Ice Magazine as a top 10 climbing town, Ogden is a destination spot for climbers. A variety of challenges can be found in the rocky cliffs near the city’s eastern edge and in Ogden Canyon, including areas for sport climbing, top rope climbing and more. At the Ogden Boulder Field, climbers can test themselves by facing a variety of ascension difficulties. Those who want to learn how to climb or practice their skills can utilize several privately owned climbing facilities in the area. The public can also access the Weber Rocks Climbing Wall at Weber State University, which offers drop-in recreation hours as well as training and equipment. Each year, climbers can participate in the Ogden Climbing Festival, the premier climbing event in the region. There are also a number of ice climbing locations that form in the wintertime, with Malan’s Falls as the most well-known ice wall.
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