Mount Ogden via Beus Canyon Trail is a 11.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Ogden, Utah that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
The lower part of the trail is easy as it climbs to the mouth of Beus Canyon, where it intersects the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The trail continues along Beus Creek until it reaches a small meadow where the canyon forks. This meadow is locally known as Fern Valley, for obvious reasons. From there the trail continues along the south fork of the stream and then climbs the ridge between Beus Canyon and Birch Canyon to the south. The trail continues to climb at a steep pitch as it goes north to the head of Beus Creek. From there, follow rock cairns to the saddle just south of Mount Ogden Peak.
There is a parking area but no drinking water or restrooms.
The trailhead is located at the top of 4600 South, on the east side of Ogden. Follow the street east until the road curves south near the microwave towers. The trailhead is signed.
March 7, 2021Lots of snow up there still after Bonneville junction. Trail follows the creek the whole way. Spikes recommended. Snow got soft towards afternoon, expect to post hole up to your knee a few times and be wary of the snow bridges over the creek. Once the trail cuts up the Canyon wall there are some narrow exposed sections that poles would make easier. Going to have to wait for the melt out to make it to the peak, bet this will be a gorgeous hike then.
March 6, 2021January 22, 2021January 1, 2021December 6, 2020November 22, 2020This is my favorite winter hike!!! Bring crampons
November 7, 2020Great
November 2, 2020We loved the challenge. Beautiful views, but makes sure to start at a decent time so you dont get caught in the dark. It will take you 6+ hours so dress/ prepare accordingly. Bring lots of water.
October 18, 2020Absolutely gorgeous! But so windy and cold at the top and super unprepared for that. Worth the views!
October 17, 2020Definitely a difficult trail. after a couple miles it gets really narrow and the branches rub against you with some of them being painful. Near the top gets cold amd breezy so bring proper clothing!
October 12, 2020October 12, 2020Hard but worth it.
October 10, 2020October 2, 2020September 28, 2020September 28, 2020September 23, 2020September 13, 2020September 12, 2020Fantastic views at the top of Mount Ogden. I didn’t wear pants though, and my legs took quite the beating, just like others said! Bring lots of water too. Great hike.
September 4, 2020Easy to miss the last switchback over Brush creek before ascending the adjacent mountain side. not too much cover one out of the canyon, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. I took 3 liters, and it wasn't enough. great view of Snowbasin Ski resort on the other side.
September 4, 2020Great trail.
August 15, 2020August 13, 2020Amazing hike. steep throughout
August 9, 2020June 23, 2020Made it to the summit of Mount Ogden! The hike took about 7 hours and saw one other person on the trail. I’m happy I read the comment below before going because parts are an absolute must. Also try to start early if you can. Sun exposure can drain you quickly on this hike. Luckily I didn’t see any rattlesnakes but I know they’re out there! Tons of water is necessary. Have fun!
June 19, 2020awesome!!
June 13, 2020Amazing hike. Started in Beus canyon, went to the the peak, then took the little-traveled trail to Malan's Peak. There was a couple of miles of bushwhacking a faint trail from the saddle to Malan's Basin. There are some carns along the way that help with navigating. I highly recommend wearing pants...legs took quite the beating. We logged 12.5 miles going up Beus and down Malan's Peak to the shoreline trail on 27th street. Took 7+ hours. Amazing hike!
