Hidden Valley

For those desiring a secluded place a short distance away from Ogden, Hidden Valley is a great place to go.  Basically, it’s a small hanging valley situated between Ogden and Taylor Canyons northwest of Mount Ogden Peak.  The autumn season is a particularly enjoyable time to go when the leaves are changing color.  The trail begins at the top of 22nd Street near the large covered reservoir area, which is actually part of the Indian Trail.  Perhaps one-third of a mile from the trailhead, the trail to Hidden Valley forks to the right (south) at coordinates 41.23258° North 111.92161° West (NAD-27).  I list this GPS reading because this fork is very difficult to locate with lots of false trails.  I just happened to discover it when I reached a person standing at the junction point – telling me this was it.  It’s about 1.5 miles one-way to the Hidden Valley pass area at approximately 6,750 feet elevation, which allows a great view into Taylor Canyon.  Total elevation gain is about 1,900 feet.

View of Hidden Valley from Ogden –
Photo credit: Jim Olsen