Ogden River Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity (UT)
A peaceful, productive group of Trappist monks make their home nestled in the scenic valley of Huntsville. Visitors are welcome and well-fed.
Location: 1250 South 9500 East Huntsville, Utah 84317
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Brigham City is a quaint town in the shadow of the Wellsville Mountains. It's a diverse town: it borders the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, is a hub of industry, and is where the east and west lines of the transcontinental railroad initially met.
Distance from byway: 23 mi / 37.0 km Travel time: 23 minutes Directions: Head north on Washington Blvd/Highway 89, merge onto I-15, take exit 364. Turn left on Main Street.
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This park at the mouth of Ogden Canyon is a popular family outing. It celebrates the dinosaurs with life-size models and interpretive centers.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located on the Odgen River a few blocks from the mouth of the canyon.
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Popular for walkers, joggers, in-line skaters and bicycle riders, the Ogden River Parkway is a three mile paved trail through the heart of Ogden.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Starts at the mouth of Odgen Canyon
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Powder Mountain Ski Resort (UT)
A favorite for locals, Powder Mountain has just the right amount of development. Regularly posting the highest amount of snow in the state, the resort has an unbelievable range of terrain and pristine, all-natural snow.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: At pineview dam, take a left on 162 and cross the causeway. Follow road signs to 158. Main Lodge is the second one up.
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Snowbasin: A Sun Valley Resort (UT)
One of the world's premier ski resorts, Snowbasin, Sun Valley's sister resort, is nestled in the glistening snowfields above Ogden, Utah. Six 2002 Winter Olympic events called Snowbasin home.
Distance from byway: 7 mi / 11.3 km Directions: At State Road 167 go right (south) 4 miles to 222 and then left (west) 3 miles to Snowbasin.
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Wasatch-Cache National Forest (UT)
The Wasatch-Cache National Forest is one of the most heavily used National Forests for recreation in the nation.
Location: Located in northern Utah.
