Ogden River Parkway

Ogden River Parkway Trail is a 17 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ogden, Utah that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Getting Started

There's no single "right" trailhead. The Parkway connects several of Ogden's most popular parks, so you can jump on wherever makes sense for your day.

Start at Lorin Farr Park if you want quick restroom access and a playground nearby. Head to the Ogden Botanical Gardens if you want the prettiest entry point, especially in spring and summer when the gardens are in bloom.

The trail is paved for most of its length, which means strollers, wheelchairs, and bikes all handle it without issue. It's genuinely accessible, not just technically accessible.

More Details

The Parkway is paved, which is worth knowing if you're visiting in spring. While dirt trails in the Wasatch are still muddy through April and into May, this one stays dry and accessible through shoulder season.

Dogs are welcome on leash. If you're road tripping with a pet, this is a solid option: a real multi-mile walk, not just a rest stop.

No fee, no parking pass, no reservation required.

The full trail is 17 miles out and back, but most people do a section. The stretch from Lorin Farr Park to the Ogden Botanical Gardens is about two miles one way and covers the most scenic part of the route. That's a good anchor. Add distance in either direction based on how much time you have.