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Rainbow Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in Ogden, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rainbow Trailhead'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.
Hiking area with a man-made waterfall and plentiful parking, suitable for kids.
What runners say about Rainbow Trailhead
“If you take the right trail, you can reach the top of a ridge with a stunning view of a waterfall that's a few hundred feet tall, cascading across the road in Ogden Canyon.”
“We go here when we want a nice easy hike with lovely views and a good mix of shade and sun.”
“We go here when we want a nice easy hike with lovely views and a good mix of shade and sun.”
One of my favorite places for a quick hike. If alone be aware of your surroundings. I've ran into a few creeps and some hobos off in the bushes while I was walking this trail. I would say it's a great trail if you aren't alone!
Rainbows from the waterfall The Rainbow Trailhead in Ogden, Utah, offers an exceptional hiking experience. Most of the trail is shaded, providing a comfortable hike even on sunny days. You'll encounter numerous peaks with fantastic views, and towards the top, you're rewarded with a breathtaking overlook of Ogden.
Nice trail with access to the waterfall lookout, lower trail to 22nd Street trailhead and access to Bonneville Shoreline Indian trail. Well mantained, but not very wide in a few spots. Which means you need to be aware of bikes coming down from above. Saw deer, birds, and wildflowers along the way.
It's a really pretty hike to do in the fall. It has some elevation gain, but it's not a lot and it's very gradual. Depending on what your plans are, it can be a very chill quick hike before or after work. To God be the glory.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trail with access to the waterfall lookout, lower trail to 22nd Street trailhead and access to Bonneville Shoreline Indian trail.”
“Nice trail with access to the waterfall lookout, lower trail to 22nd Street trailhead and access to Bonneville Shoreline Indian trail.”
“We go here when we want a nice easy hike with lovely views and a good mix of shade and sun.”
Plan your run at Rainbow Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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