Running trails in Ogden, UT
Ogden has 22 trails in the directory — 6 paved and 6 on crushed gravel or dirt, 8 loops that return to the trailhead, 1 with a stated distance, 9 shaded, and 6 open 24 hours. 17 of them post opening hours, so you can check the gate before an early start. They're ranked here by rating weighted by review volume, across 5,938 Google reviews. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to get to the run you're actually planning — no made-up difficulty score, just the facts you'd check before driving out.
29th Street Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,260 reviews
Part of the Ogden trails network, this is the start of a short, strenuous hike to a waterfall.
Beus Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
A walking path circles a duck pond in this serene park with picnic tables & shady areas.
Ogden River Parkway Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 917 reviews
Relaxed trail for hiking, biking, jogging and walking that follows the river, sometimes shaded.
Waterfall Canyon
4.8 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Hiking trail with a waterfall, featuring frozen falls, exposed sections and views.
22nd Street Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails through canyon terrain with wildlife sightings.
Ogden 27th Street Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Popular outdoor area with hiking trails, plus bouldering and a spring.
Ogden Nature Center North Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Hiking area with trail options for exploring nature and viewing mountain scenery.
Ogden Bike Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Bike & BMX park in a scenic setting offering dirt trails & jumps for various skill levels.
Beus Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Trail with thick foliage leading to a creek and featuring views of the valley.
2750 North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Hiking area popular with bikers and horseback riders featuring a trail to Big Rock, with views.
Rainbow Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Hiking area with a man-made waterfall and plentiful parking, suitable for kids.
Ogden River Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area along the Ogden River that also features picnic tables and fishing.
Jumpoff Canyon Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Hiking area featuring access to multiple trails, including the Bonneville shoreline trail.
Douglas Street Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Hiking, biking, and exploring a cave in an area that's good for kids.
Sardine Peak Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Shaded destination with scenic spots, such as Ogden Canyon Overlook and Coldwater Canyon.
Meadows Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Park offering swings, slides, and other playground equipment for children.
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How to pick a trail in Ogden
- Match the surface to your legs. Ogden gives you a choice: 6 paved and 6 natural surface. Asphalt and concrete are fast, predictable and runnable year-round but the least forgiving; crushed limestone and dirt take the sting out of high mileage; boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick in the wet. If your shins or knees are complaining, the fix that actually works is varying the surface you run on rather than chasing one "best" one. More paved trails →
- Loop or out-and-back? 8 trails here are loops, so you finish back at the car with no backtracking — the easiest way to run a set distance without thinking about it. On an out-and-back you turn round at half your target distance, which makes any trail fit any run. The longest stated distance in Ogden is 2750 North Trailhead at 6 mi. 1 trail is long enough for a 5-mile-plus run without repeating yourself.
- Check the hours before a 6am run. 6 trails in Ogden are open 24 hours — the rest can sit inside a park that gates at dusk and doesn't unlock until well after sunrise. 17 of the 22 listings carry posted opening hours — worth a look before you set an alarm.
- Long run? Check water and restrooms first. 15 have trailhead parking, 6 have restrooms, and 1 has a water fountain in Ogden. Anything over an hour and those stop being nice-to-haves — and in summer, shade counts double.
- The small things that decide it. 9 shaded, 1 that runners describe as quiet, 9 dog-friendly, and 4 smooth and wide enough for a stroller or a wheelchair. Busy or quiet isn't a good-or-bad thing here: a busy path is the safer choice for a solo run at dawn, a quiet one is better for intervals.
More on all of this in the trail-running guides.
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