See Utah's Natural Beauty Without Leaving The City When You Walk The Ogden River Parkway
By Catherine Armstrong|Published June 19, 2020
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
One of the best things about living in Utah is our proximity to beautiful, natural spaces. Even in our cities, the mountains are just moments from our front doorsteps, and our city parks provide even more green space.
Ogden has a pretty path that cuts right through town, and it’s just begging to be explored. Check out the Ogden River Parkway:
The nine mile out-and-back Ogden River Trail starts at the mouth of Ogden Canyon and stretches all the way down to 21st Street Pond, with an option to continue along the Weber River Parkway to extend your journey.
The top of the trail is located right next to the Dinosaur Park, across from Rainbow Gardens.
The trail is paved the entire way, and it's perfect for strolling or biking. You can choose to spend the day tackling the entire trail, or just complete a small section.
Your next stop is Lorrin Farr Park. Named after Ogden's first mayor, it's a shady space with a skate park and swimming pool. When the weather's hot, this is the perfect place to cool off.
After a tasty pizza, you'll be ready for a bit more exercise. High Adventure Park has several cool climbing structures and playgrounds, as well as river access for wading and splashing. Shady benches provide spots to relax and take it easy, too.
21st Street Pond is the end of the Ogden River Parkway trail, and it's a picturesque place for the end of your journey. The paved path circles all the way around the large pond, then you'll come to the end of the trail.
From the pond, you can extend your journey down the Weber River Parkway! The paved trail continues on for another five miles, and Fort Buenaventura is just 1.5 miles from the pond.
