Ogden, Utah Summer Activities

Located on the edge of the Northern Wasatch Mountain Range in Ogden, Utah,
Hotel Ben Lomond offers its guests spectacular scenery, access to world-class
outdoor recreation, activities for family fun, unique meeting venues, and a variety
of entertainment options.

In the summer, you’ll be pleased that we’re a short drive away from many fun, seasonal activities – fishing, golf, tennis, swimming, boating, and biking – just to name a few. The Weber River, the great Salt Lake, and two challenging golf courses will provide days of outdoor leisure that will leave you feeling relaxed and content.

Had enough recreation and need a “down” day?  You’ll be thankful that we’re located in the heart of Ogden’s renowned historic district.  The vast majority o f businesses within this region have been locally owned for decades.  You’ll appreciate the fine dining, museums and art galleries, night clubs, antique shops, microbreweries, and small cafes that are all just a short walk away.  Spend a day or two browsing and catch your breath while you anticipate tomorrow’s activities. No matter what your reasons are for being in Ogden, Utah, be sure and plan to visit some of the following:

Utah Hiking
Renew your spirit on the many trails weaving through Weber County. Just moments
from downtown, the East Bench Trail system links dozens of pathways that lead to scenic
mountain views. Trailheads dot the entire Weber County landscape.

Utah Cycling
Mt. Biking or City Cycling
Both mountain and road biking are popular in the Top of Utah. Whether you want a leisurely ride or a challenging grade, there are trails, roads, and mountains that test your endurance and skill.

Water Activities
Enjoy swimming, boating, and other water activities at the many lakes, swimming pools, and rivers in Weber County.

Ogden Area Trails
Utah Hiking
One of Ogden's greatest assets is its geographic location. The Wasatch Mountain range forms the city's east boundary. Mt. Ogden rises to 9,572 feet and dominates the east side of Ogden City. Mt. Ogden was the site of the Super G and Downhill for the 2002 Winter Olympics. The Wasatch Front has become a mountain of interest for recreation buffs, environmentalists, developers, hunters, birders, hikers, and others.
The trail system is based on a north/south trail which links several trails ascending canyons leading up the mountains. The north/south backbone of this system is the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. This section is part of a Wasatch Front interconnecting trail following the prehistoric Lake Bonneville high water mark. When completed, the trail will link several Wasatch Front communities from Brigham City in the north to Provo City in the south.

Utah Golf
Twelve golf courses with a variety of challenging terrain grace the Weber County landscape and range from easy par 3 family courses, to championship mountain venues. The variety is endless and views are spectacular. From mountain courses with outstanding vistas to easily-accessible city links, golf in the Ogden area is plentiful and affordable. Fees for nine holes are as low as eight dollars, with special rates for seniors.

Pineview Reservoir
Boating, fishing, windsurfing, water skiing, and camping are all fun activities at Pineview Reservoir.
Sandy beaches and clear blue water make this reservoir an ideal spot for the entire family. The reservoir has a variety of fish, with summer or winter-warm water fish being supreme. Small and largemouth bass, black bullhead catfish, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and stocked tiger muskie are caught here. Ice fishing has become one of the all time favorites in the winter months as the reservoir freezes over. Nominal boat ramp fee.

There are several options to access the lake.

• Windsurfers beach has no fee and is open year round.
• West side ramp is open year round, 24 hours a day. The cost is $6 to launch each vessel; if you want to park a vehicle/trailer it is an additional $2.
• Anderson Cove campground: camping fee is $14 that includes access to
  the boat launch. Hours 7 AM to 10 PM.
• Cemetery Point boat launch is $6 a day use only. Hours: 7 AM - 10 PM. No campfires on any of the beaches.

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Weber County Utah Fishing
Ogden's Kayak Rodeo Park
Located on the Weber River at Exchange Road and 24th Street, Ogden's Kayak Rodeo Park is a work in progress. It all started when Ogden City officials asked artists and architects to present concepts for urban improvements. A local artist and kayak enthusiast pushed for a kayak park. It had never been done in Utah before so no one really knew what obstacles would get in the way.

Early efforts focused on cleaning up the river and placing large boulders in strategic spots in the channel. The boulders created drops and pools in the river to make it more challenging for the kayakers. The rocks were also placed to help the fish habitat, making deep pools that become resting-places for trout and waterfalls that become "their cafeteria".

Normal water flows at the park are between 250-270 cfs. Concrete pads on the bank make launching easy. Future plans call for the addition of lights and a deck for spectator viewing. The second phase of Ogden's "Centennial Trail," currently under construction, parallels the kayak park.

Other Ogden area whitewater can be found on the Ogden River from Pineview Reservoir to Washington Blvd. With class 2-5 rapids all levels of boaters will enjoy the water. The Weber River between Mt. Green and Highway 89 also offers some extreme whitewater with the best flows April through June.

Lorin Farr
Swimming Pool & Skate Park
LORIN FARR SWIMMING POOL: Enjoy yourself at Ogden's only outdoor pool and rampage slide during the hot summer days. Swim in the Olympic size pool or lounge on the cool lawn that surrounds the pool.
Experience the thrill of sitting on the toboggan, zooming down a 72 foot rampage slide and propelling across the top of a splash pool at the bottom of the slide.

Over 30 professionally trained employees and lifeguards are on the staff to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
Relax in the sun or in the shade (our spacious lawn is perfect for sun tanning or for picnics). Food and Beverages are available throughout the day at our concession stand located in the pool picnic area. Renovated bathhouse provides lockers, showers, and private dressing area.

Eccles Dinosaur Park
Stroll through six acres occupied by more than 100 life-size prehistoric creatures in a beautifully landscaped park. Hear the dinosaurs walking and roaring via a high quality sound system throughout the Park. Touch real dinosaur eggs and bones. Eat at the Raptor Cafe or bring your own food and have a picnic. Watch technicians prepare fossils in the dinosaur laboratory. Climb and swing in the playgrounds or learn via interactive displays and activities in the Education Center.

Select an educational or entertaining souvenir in the museum shop. On June 28, 2002 the park welcomed the Elizabeth Dee Shaw Steward Museum. The museum houses dramatic and hands-on exhibits of the latest dinosaur finds from Utah and around the world, and will feature traveling science and technology exhibits from museums across North America. The 16,000 square foot building includes 10,000 square feet of exhibit space, a large paleontology laboratory, offices, and a lecture hall.

Treehouse Children's Museum
Step into a Story
Tens of thousands of children, parents and teachers have discovered that there is a magical place where all the best books -- both fiction and nonfiction -- can be explored. We invite you to come and visit this unique and beautiful museum.

Treehouse offers:

• 17,000 square feet of award-winning, educational exhibits and imaginative play areas that focus on creativity and multicultural awareness designed for children ages 2 to 12.
• Programs for the whole family that encourage language and literacy development.
• Theater and art activities daily, plus music, geography, history, and science book-based activities at announced times.