Weber-Davis Outdoors

At 6:30 we'll start the hike from the Indian Trailhead parking lot in Ogden Canyon (by the Smokey Bear Sign). Doug Woolf will be hosting. We'll go up to the hut then return via the same trail. Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Length: about 5 miles. Elevation gain: about 1200 ft.

This is a moderate hike in shady Bair Canyon, but we will also be listening for and identifying birds. Specifically, we will ID birds only in areas where the rushing sound of the water doesn't drown out bird calls. Since the trail follows the stream, this is mainly a hike but stopping a few times here and there where it is quieter for bird ID.

If you would like to ID birds, download the Merlin app (free) before the hike. Otherwise, you can just take the rest breaks and chill.

We will set a turn around time to be done by 3 hours. I don't plan to go past the second stream crossing. The hike is out and back, so anyone can turn back if they don't want to hike that long.

The trailhead parking lot is up a steep hill. If the parking lot is full, you can just park along the road.

At 10:00 we'll begin a brisk walk from the west 17th Street (900 West) Confluence River Parking Lot. Then we'll head down stream past the confluence and down to 1900 West. Difficulty: Easy Length: 3-4 miles. Elevation gain: 100+ ft. We can make it a longer hike and walk further west along the trail.

Paddle boarding and canoeing. This place is a gem with Beautiful scenery up Ogden Canyon, all the way to the reservoir! One of my all time favorites! Calm waters, some small canyons on water, plenty of sunshine and even a little cliff jumping too if you’re adventurous. Good vibes. I know you don’t want to miss this event!
There are many places to rent paddle boards or canoes locally - are relatively inexpensive, I recommend renting the day before- if you don’t have one. Meet at 8:30 am at Smiths Grocery store parking lot (right off Harrison Blvd and 12th street-Odgen) on northern east end of the lot,at the mouth of the canyon. We will head up canyon around 8:45-9am. This way we can keep our group together. If you are willing to drive/carpool from Smiths up to reservoir this is recommended as there is little parking at the reservoir.
Bring sunscreen, food or snacks for your self, water, hat, sunglasses, life vest, water shoes. Please be on time and update RSVP if you are unable to attend.
Once we head up the canyon it will be difficult to communicate via cell phone in the canyon, as I will be driving and on the water. Please be responsible and respectful. No lifegaurd on duty! 😊