Ogden Canyon


Ogden Canyon is a canyon in the Wasatch Range in eastern Weber County, Utah, United States, just east of Ogden.

Geography

Ogden Canyon is a roughly long canyon with a series of smaller side canyons in the Wasatch Range. It was carved by the long Ogden River. The city of Ogden is at the western end of the canyon, and Pineview Dam is on the eastern end.

History

Ogden Canyon is named for the Ogden River, which was named for Peter Skene Ogden, a 19th-century Canadian fur trader and explorer.

Toll gate

The first road through Ogden Canyon was built by Lorin Farr and Isaac Goodale. A toll gate was established in 1860, and from 1865 to 1882 was operated by the Ogden Canyon Road Company. It became a public road in 1882.

Lime kiln

A lime kiln was built in Ogden Canyon in 1865 to provide lime mortar for pioneer construction. Restoration of this kiln was completed in 2008.
in Ogden Canyon, June 2009

Ogden Canyon today

Ogden Canyon is home to several businesses and homes.
The Ogden River Scenic Byway begins at the mouth of Ogden Canyon.

Ogden marathon

The Ogden marathon goes through Ogden Canyon. It has been an annual event in Ogden since 2001.