Huntsville is the centerpointe of the Upper Ogden Valley region and the adjoining Ogden Canyon.
Adventurers can visit spectacular local scenic vistas and geological wonders.
Tour Snowbasin Ski Resort - Ogden Canyon
Host venue for 2002 Winter Olympics Downhill and Super G ski events.
Snowbasin features 55 designated runs over a 3,200 acre powder bowl area.
Tour Powder Mountain Ski Resort - Ogden Canyon
5,500 acres covering three mountains adds up to the most skiable terrain in the US.
With this much space, you won't share any of the 86 runs with a crowd.
Tour Wolf Mountain Ski Resort - Ogden Canyon
Formerly known as Nordic Valley Ski Resort is lighted for night skiing and has one of the
best beginner runs in all of Utah.
Wolf Creek Resort - Golf Course
3900 North Wolf Creek Drive, Eden, UT 84310; 877-492-1061;
Resort Weblink;
At Wolf Creek you will find one the most beautiful 18-hole golf courses in Utah.
Wolf Creek Grille - offers Contemporary Classic American Cuisine.
High Uintas Wilderness
High wilderness country that includes 276,157 acres of the Ashley National Forest and
180,530 acres of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Elevations range from 6,000 feet to over 13,500 feet.
Lone Peak Wilderness Area
31,165 acres (20,829 acres on the Uinta NF, 10,336 acres on the Wasatch-Cache NF).
This area contains very rugged terrain with narrow canyons and high peaks,
including the Little Matterhorn at 11,326 feet and Lone Peak at 11,253 feet.
Snow often remains on these alpine peaks until midsummer.
Huntsville Trappist Monastery
Monastery Weblink;
The Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity is a community of Catholic monks belonging to the Order of the Cistercian of the Strict Observance,
often called the Trappists. They arrived in Ogden Canyon in 1947.
They raise approximately 300 Hereford beef cattle. They tend colonies of bees and produce the honey to be sold in liquid or cream for sale to visitors.
Ogden Canyon (SR-39)
Exit east from Ogden's 12th Street (SR-39) towards Huntsville
At the mouth of Ogden Canyon are a number of amazing landmarks and scenic vistas.
Rainbow Gardens - former hotel and Victorian spa is located nearby up the old Indian Trail -
Rainbow Falls - this man-made waterfall is a popular scenic vista.
Planet Rainbow
The Greenery -
Wasatch Fault - geological formation visible to the southeast
Indian Thermal Hot Springs - sacred Native American site with average temperature of 142F.
Shoshone Bear Cave - natural shelter near the hot springs
Ogden Canyon Narrows - scenic rock cliffs and formation that make nearly choke off the canyon.
Z Plate Formation - only of two such visible geological formations in the world.
Cold Water Canyon Trail - wilderness hiking trail
Lake Bonneville Slide - ancient lakeshore sea seashell slide area. Until 10,300
years ago, the lake reached up into these mountains.
Alaskan Inn
Grey Cliffs -Located above the roadside lodge of the same name.
Pineview Reservoir
This manmade lake is popular for both boating and its scenic vistas.
Cemetary Point - Promontory on the west end of Huntsville offers best scenic vistas
and lakeshore hiking trail. Look for nearby boating marina.
Camp Browning - Popular fishing site on the north lake rim (via 5900 East St).
Pineview Westshore Trail - scenic lakeshore trail.
Wheeler Canyon - from southwest corner this road/trail leads to Snowbasin.
Local Historic Sites
Trappers Rendezvous (1825) - Peter Ogden and fellow trappers first meeting on
the east shore of Pineview Reservoir.
The Valley House (1872) - this architectural landmark bed and breakfast was
the house of a former Mormon polygamist.
David O McKay Home (1873) - early residence of famous LDS Church President.
Shooting Star Saloon (1879) - longest continuous operating bar in state of Utah.
Trappers Village (1890) - historic sites include Rendezvous Lodge and the Yukon Grill.
Aldous Cabin (1861) - first log cabin in Huntsville
Huntsville Fort (1850) - first compound established by Jefferson Hunt.
Ogden Valley Special Events
Ogden Valley Balloon Festival [AUG]
- Biggest and most beautiful event in the valley features bright colorful hot-air balloons from all over America
in a three day festival including music and food.
Taste of Ogden Valley Festival [SEPT]
- held in conjunction with the annual Ogden Valley Triathlon. Enjoy the breathtaking fall colors, food and a free concert.
Ogden Valley Off-road Triathlon [AUG]
- This is an off-road mountain championship triathlon with swimming in Pineview Reservoir, mountain biking along Wheeler Creek and running on Snowbasin trails.
Ogden Marathon [MAY]
- Spring Roadrace with many participants starts at Red Rock Ranch and runs down Ogden Valley to Ogden City.
Snowdance and Auction [NOV]
- Big formal social event in Ogden Valley.
Ogden Canyon Dining Adventures
Wolf Creek Grille - offers Contemporary Classic American Cuisine.
Gray Cliff Lodge - serving fresh trout, lamb, steak, chicken, cinnamon rolls, for brunch and dinner.
Red Rock Ranch - Dutch oven dinners
Local Campgrounds
Jefferson Hunt Campground
Anderson Cove Campground
Red Rock Ranch & Outfitters
13555 East SR-39, Huntsville, Utah 84317; 801-745-6393;
Ranch Weblink;
Longest operating ranch in Northern Utah (since 1866) that today operates a chuck wagon cafe and outfitters for
horseback riding and snowmobile trails. Nearby is scenic Causey Reservoir hidden in the hills.
a real working cattle ranch complete with cattle drives for the public. The ranch is home to mountain lions,
mule deer, bob cats, red fox, moose, elk, wild turkeys, sand hill cranes, bald eagles, golden eagles and many other species of wildlife.
Wolf Creek Resort - Eden UT
18-hole / Par-72 / 6,845 yards / Public Course.
Wolf Creek is located in the foothills between Ogden Valley and Powder Mountain.
The front nine holes overlooks the Pineview Reservoir and Ogden Valley with several waterplay features,
while the back nine holes meanders through oak groves.
Wolf Creek Resort is a master-planned four-season community and includes restaurant, shops and fitness center.
Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K Race [MAR]
The Huntsville races are located in the town of Huntsville (near Pineview Reservoir). Experience the beauty of Ogden Valley in the Fall. The course takes you by Pineview Reservoir and the Huntsville Monastery. Proceeds benefit the Weber Track Alliance.
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