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!

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. :)

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.

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.

Beautiful and peaceful. I've been to the park a handful of times. The trails and views are awesome…read more Totally worth your time to visit.

This park is perfect for a picnic. A nice river is located in one of the trails, and there are all…read moresorts of animals to see. It's a beary nice park.

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!

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.