So far this is my favorite hike. Not too long, not too short, not too hard. Just enough...well, for…read moreme. It located just south of Pineview dam. This is the Wheeler Canyon trail that follows Wheeler Creek. The trail is wide and heavily traveled. Great for hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing. I did the loop, it took me 2.5 hours and 5.73 miles. That was stopping frequently to take pictures because it's so pretty all over. From the beginning it's gorgeous. You're surrounded by towering, rocky mountains and the sound of the river below. As you get farther on the trail, the leaves are gold, red, and orange. One day we took our toddler to walk up the trail and explore a bit. It was easy and fun for her. Lots of birds, butterflies and caterpillars to check out. That's when I knew I had to come back and take a hike. After Wheeler Canyon there's a fork that takes you to Ice Box Canyon on the right or Art Nord trailhead to the left. I read about this trail and many prefer to go counterclockwise and go through Ice Box first. I also recommend going this route. It's a steady climb, not hard and shaded the entire way until you get to the south slope meadows. Ice Box Canyon was magical. The birds were singing, the sound of the water was hypnotic, and the red leaves blanketed the trail like a celebrity red carpet, minus the paparazzi and a little less narcissism. I had to stop and take pictures every second. I couldn't help it. If you're doing the loop, you'll run into another fork (on the south slope) once you're out of Ice Box Canyon. The sign is missing off the post. Go left. That will take you down through some meadows across a couple of bridges and then uphilll to the Art Nord Drive/trailhead. You will see Snowbasin Road on the right as you approach a trail map kiosk. Keep following the trail. You will descend on a windy trail towards a parking area. Keep going and you'll soon be back in Wheeler Canyon. I think about .65 miles. Take a jacket and plenty of water. When I went it started pouring the last quarter mile and the wind was awful tunneling through that canyon. It about knocked me over. I came out of the canyon only to find out there were 2 freaking tornadoes taht touched down. I'm not sure of the odds of that happening again but just be prepared for the weather. This would be a great hike for a family. Do the loop, go check out Ice Box Canyon, or just go up a little and back. No matter what you choose I think you'll enjoy it!

Causey Reservoir is one of my favorite places to go paddle boarding in Utah! I love this reservoir…read moreso much, it's so beautiful. No motorized boats are allowed on this reservoir, so it's the perfect place to kayak, canoe, paddle board, or just bring a floaty and float around. There's also a bunch of cliff jumping. There's no beach, so the main activity here is being in the water. The water is a beautiful color, the scenery is gorgeous. I just love this place so much! I would definitely recommend getting here early, especially on the weekend, as the parking lot fills up quickly, and the reservoir gets crowded. We got here around 9am and it was the perfect time. By the time we left around 1pm, the parking lot was completely full and there were a ton of people out on the reservoir. Even with the volume of people on the water, it never feels too crowded. There's no overnight camping here, and it's completely free to access this reservoir, which is one of the reasons its so popular. A beautiful place to spend the day!

Kayaking at Causey Reservoir near Huntsville, Utah, was an absolute blast! The crystal-clear waters…read moreare perfect for a peaceful paddle or a day full of adventure. https://youtube.com/shorts/J-ih7Wbg-pY We loved exploring the hidden coves and taking in the stunning mountain scenery. The reservoir offers a little bit of everything--cliff diving, rope swings, and even some fantastic fishing spots. It's an outdoor lover's paradise, and the serenity of the area is unbeatable. Whether you're looking for excitement or just want to relax on the water, Causey Reservoir is the place to be. Can't wait to return!

How has no one reviewed such a great little trail?! Birdsong Trailhead is a part of the Rainbow…read moreTrail - to access, park in the back lot at Rainbow Gardens (quite possibly the most eclectic shop I've ever stepped in) and follow signs. There was literally not another soul on this trail today and being terrified of hiking alone, I was a little skeptical. No need, Nervous Nellie, this easy 1 mile walk is a piece of cake. Would be perfect for kids. Or someone who is trying to avoid work for an hour, let's say. Lots of shade, breezy and no treacherous aspects. Wooded in parts, little streams, flocks of dragonflies. Lizards. Ants. Very well maintained and safe. I went farther than the trail indicated, but not far enough to see if anything really amazing was at the end, before I realized I needed to be in a meeting and high tailed it back to my vehicle. Oops. A few other trails here that looked great too - nice views of the surrounding mountains and valley.

I am visiting from Texas and was thankful for the previous review. This hike was great for kids…read more Partially shaded and a great view. We saw a deer and lots of beautiful foliage. Again great walk for kids.

we started this trail early at 7:15 and ended back in the parking lot around 9:30. we did the…read moreWaterfall Canyon loop with the goal of seeing the waterfall. we used all trails but the trail that starts up the mountain to see the waterfall was not mapped on all trails even though we selected that hike on there. the trail starts where you loop to go back to the parking lot so and we almost missed it. it was probably around 3 miles total. go earlier and bring a water bottle for sure as it's a steeper incline as you hike up all the rocks and it will leave you out of breath and sweaty especially as the sun starts to rise higher. the view is so worth it at the top and going down was easy but just be careful of loose rocks.

Fun hike to a beautiful waterfall in Ogden. It starts out pretty steep and not super pretty, but…read moreonce you get up the steep part and get into the mountains it gets pretty with lots of rocks to climb. When you cross the first bridge it's basically the halfway point so going the rest of the way won't be hard after that. This is a fun hike and I'll go again if I'm in the area. :)

I had a couple of hours free before my work day started and ChatGPT recommended this hike. It was…read morean excellent recommendation. Good distance, mostly shaded during the early morning and amazing views. I could not have been happier to squeeze this hike in. Very popular in the morning. I parked by the adjacent park. Please come and create your own adventure.

Hike relatively short... Able to go with the kids and it's round trip. You can see the peak from…read moreafar it's labeled as Logan Temple. There's a memorial park when you're done. Very small and cool to relax before heading to the car.

Such a beautiful place! Great hiking, great scenery and easy to get to! Parking was fine but get…read morethere early

Indian Trail is a perfect lil' easy to moderate hike in Ogden. You've got a couple options, either…read morestarting at one end and tracing your steps back to the beginning (8ish miles), or parking a car at the preferred exit and halving your efforts. My dad put together a sister's hiking trip last weekend, and we began at the 22nd street entrance. This is just in a neighborhood, but there is plenty of street parking. If I were to repeat the hike, I would do it just the same, as you conquer the steepest part immediately, and then it is easy going from there. That same section is the only very exposed portion, after which the trail is tree covered, with pines and aspens and other glorious protectors from the sun. That means this is a great option even for mid-day hiking! You also escape the sounds of cars and people quite quickly, and find yourself in gorgeous mountain silence. Aaaaah. The peak rewards with a view out across Ogden over to the Spiral Jetty and Golden Spike Historical Park. A small wooden shack resides there, too: a pleasant spot for rest or a picnic. After we stopped to take in the scenery here, we continued on the trail toward the Coldwater Canyon Trailhead (where we'd left a car to return us home). The remainder of the hike featured many more aspens, still with autumn's golden leaves winking in the breeze, a babbling stream, and two teepees formed of fallen branches. What a fun surprise! Deep dips in the trail felt noticeably cooler. This was in October, but between that and the forest coverage, I imagine this would make a pleasant, not-too-hot summer hike. Our adventure took only 1 1/2 hours at a leisurely to moderate pace. It was very easy, and we only felt a smidge winded at the very beginning steep portion. We met a few other groups, more as we neared lunchtime, and one mountain biker. It is dog friendly with a leash, though we saw some without.

I love taking friends from out of town on this hike! It's long enough that you feel like you did…read moresomething active, but not too far or too difficult that your friends never trust you to pick a trail again. The trail can be crowded at certain times of the day/year and it can seem confusing because of lack of signage/multiple spur trails but you really can't get lost if you keep heading towards the mountains. This trail is dog friendly! And the dog owners are very respectful and responsible. Which makes this trail even more fun to try!

Trivia: What university originally established in 1850 as the University of Deseret and used in the…read more2002 Winter Olympics sits rather close to the base of this trail? Finding the actual trail can be a little bit of a challenge. From the road where everyone seems to park, we started on a shaded, tree-lined trail that looked promising. But after a short jaunt, we arrived in a dusty, tree free area with trails going in lots of directions. The group in front of us took off like they knew where they were going, but I wasn't fooled by their confidence. Yay Me! But BOOO on the existence of trail markings. I reviewed the map and pointed my hiking companion and I to the trail I thought was most closely aligned with GOOGLE maps and AllTrails. Service was a little spotty. Luckily, it all worked out! The trail is a solid 1000-1200 feet of elevation over a mile which is a solid click of UP. Bring water as shade is rare and the trees are really more shrubs and bush size. The living room area is superb, but depending on the time of day, VERY congested. The seats will feel like the best chair you've ever parked your tired rump, and you will begrudgingly give them up when the crowds form around you.

This was a great hike. I felt it was well maintained. The hike was not difficult yet challenging…read more May be too much for little ones. On the first part of the hike there is a stream which is always enjoyable on a hike. I started out from the parking lot around 9:30 AM and most of the hike was in the shade. There is a beautiful lookout over Ogden near the top.

This hike was fantastic! I hadn't been on a hike in over two years, so it felt extremely…read morerefreshing. Most of the hike is at an upward incline. There are a few steep drop offs that were a little scary to me, but not a problem as long as you're paying attention. Quite a ways down the trail you'll come to a fork in the road. The left side is a continuation of the Coldwater Canyon Trail while the right side turns into the Indian trail. We went up the Indian Trail for a shorts ways until we reached the makeshift teepee. After that, we turned around and headed back.

Beautiful beach on Pineview Reservoir up in the mountains! Lots of room for boating, but a great…read morebeach for swimming also. I've heard it gets very busy on weekends, but I visited around 5pm on a Friday and there were only a few people nearby. Parking was great, right next to the beach and bathrooms. I found the $15 entry fee to be a bit steep, but I was desperate to find a nice beach so it wasn't a deal breaker for me. A big downside was that around 6:30pm, clouds of bugs started coming out. I realize that, being outside, bugs are inevitable. But I would suggest coming earlier if you want to avoid them. Overall, a very nice beach with beautiful scenery that's quite close to SLC.

I'd go negative if it was possible. this operation is a dumpster fire. DNR kids don't have a clue…read moreand they refuse to let boats on the lake even though there's 7 open trailer spaces. then refuse to refund the fees paid even though they don't let you in the lake. so disappointing to see tax dollars at work.

We live nearby but haven't visited this state park for several years. They were advertising the…read moregrand opening of the newly constructed/remodeled visitor center. It was the perfect time to finally make a visit and see what had changed. The park entrance fee was free for the event, and we were able to explore the entire island as well as tour the visitor center. It was much improved from the older site, however the older site was still there, but remodeled and attached to the new structure. There was a nice gift shop, many displays about the history, the construction project, the animals that inhabit the island, and the environmental ecosystem of the lake. They also have a new 3D movie theater inside the visitor center that was showing a movie about the Great Salt Lake. We did not stay for the movie, but have since seen other movies advertised for the theater. On our way off the island, we drove past an adult bison standing near a pull out by the road. It was the perfect finish to a fun time on the island. I would highly recommend this for a visit. Depending on the time of year, be sure to bring some bug spray to protect yourself.

We stayed here over our daughter's school fall break for 3 nights at the campground and really…read moreenjoyed our spot. Was a bit bummed that the bison didn't make their way into the campground like we experienced last year while driving through. Spot was clean with beautiful views. If you do camp... bring every bug spray you can buy! The mosquitoes are horrible day & night even in mid October. I cans home with so many bite it's crazy! Also check out the Buffalo Island Grill they have great Buffalo burgers.