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Ogden River Parkway Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 917 Google reviews · Running trail in Ogden, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ogden River Parkway Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed trail for hiking, biking, jogging and walking that follows the river, sometimes shaded.
What runners say about Ogden River Parkway Trail
“I was looking for hiking places and this pulled up… I wouldn’t say it’s actually “hiking” but definitely a nice walk and beautiful scenery!”
“There was also a few grills that were accessible by the river so that’s a plus, picnic tables are available and tons of shady seating options!”
“It's alot of fun to socialize with other dog lovers.”
Great place to go and enjoy the river! Lots of great scenery, and other things to enjoy along the trail. Pet friendly, and your dog will love it also!
Okay, this place is so cute! I was looking for hiking places and this pulled up… I wouldn’t say it’s actually “hiking” but definitely a nice walk and beautiful scenery! There is so much to do and see.
Often shady, sometimes crowded, never boring. One of my favorite places to take a stroll. The people and dogs you meet along this trail are the friendliest. It's a great place to see the changing seasons. Leaves change color, flowers bloom. Level and paved.
We had a great walk without our dog. We were happy to see so many other people walking with their well behaved dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“The people and dogs you meet along this trail are the friendliest.”
“I was looking for hiking places and this pulled up… I wouldn’t say it’s actually “hiking” but definitely a nice walk and beautiful scenery!”
“There was also a few grills that were accessible by the river so that’s a plus, picnic tables are available and tons of shady seating options!”
“There was also a few grills that were accessible by the river so that’s a plus, picnic tables are available and tons of shady seating options!”
Plan your run at Ogden River Parkway Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(801) 399-8200
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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