Amazing Views at Malan's Peak by Avid Amiri
Malan’s Peak: Ogden, Utah

Malan’s Peak: Ogden, Utah

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The most avid mountaineer or hiker would appreciate the miles of first class hiking and mountain biking terrain afforded by the Ogden Trails Network.  This network is composed of over 35 miles of extremely well maintained hiking and mountain biking trails.  The incredible trails are generally lightly populated and very easily accessible from various trailheads just a few minutes from downtown Ogden.  They offer cool shade in the summer and one of a kind breath taking views as one gains…

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Off Road Adventure In Moab, Utah

Off Road Adventure In Moab, Utah

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If you have not yet been to Moab, Utah, I would strongly urge you to put it on the top of your list for a visit. There is a great deal to see and do in Moab, Utah, including the biking, hiking, climbing, rafting and off road adventure. First, I would strongly caution against visiting in the summer months given the extreme heat.  The best time of the year to make the trip is in the Spring or Fall. Given…

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Mountain Biking in Park City, Utah

Mountain Biking in Park City, Utah

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One of my favorite summertime activities in Utah is mountain biking.  There is certainly no shortage of trails in and around Salt Lake City.  While I am also open to riding trails and single track or conducting uphill climbs to improve conditioning, I often suggest to riders to experience the downhill with the bike haul at the many ski resorts that offer this feature. Snowbird offers the bike haul on the tram. Snowbasin offers the chairlift bike haul and lessons…

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View from Black Mountain in SLC by Avid Amiri
Salt Lake City, Utah (Black Mountain Hike)

Salt Lake City, Utah (Black Mountain Hike)

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One of my absolute favorite hikes just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, Utah is Black Mountain.  Despite it ominous name, the hike is a uniquely memorable hike given the panoramic nature of the views from the summit. The trail is well suited one for those willing to gain some altitude and engage in a more strenuous day hike.  I would not recommend this hike for younger kids but for experienced hikers who are looking for a half day hike…

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Wheeler Canyon

Wheeler Canyon

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Wheeler Canyon, Utah is great spot within short distance of Ogden.  This is the location of the Wheeler Canyon Trail.  In order to reach Wheeler Canyon one must make the drive up 12th Street to where it converts to Ogden Canyon road. There is about a 20 minute drive up the canyon.  The hike begins at the periphery of the damn on the west side of Pineview Reservoir. It is a popular hike with a reasonable amount of traffic both…

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Ogden Trail Network

Ogden Trail Network

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There are a series of scenic short hike along the Ogden Trail Network in Ogden, Utah for the less experienced hiker. These are all easily accessible from downtown Ogden.  There is always plenty of free parking at the trailheads and most trails are lightly populated. In particular, one can choose various spot to jump on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. This segment of the trail runs north to south and is typically a very easy segment of the trail network. In…

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