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Cross-country trails around Ogden
North Fork Park Campground
North Fork Park was nominated as a potential
venue for the Nordic and biathlon events of the 2002 Winter
Olympic games. It’s located at the northern end
of the Ogden Valley in Liberty. There’s a place
to park vehicles and begin skiing on the summer roadways. The
snow conditions here are very good throughout the winter. All
levels of skiing ability can be found in this area, including
serious backcountry skiing along the flanks of Ben Lomond Peak. Read
more about Ogden, Utah
Length:
12-plus miles (19.5-plus kilometers); groomed daily.
Difficulty: 40p ercent Easy, 40 percent Moderate, 20
percent difficult.
Elevation: 5,500 to 6,000 feet (1,675 to 1,830 meters)
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Pineview Reservoir
Pineview Reservoir is located five miles east of Ogden, accessed via Highway
39/12th Street. The best skiing is at Anderson Cove
Campground when the snow conditions are good. Periodically
a Nordic track is prepared that circles through the campground,
taking advantage of the rolling terrain and summertime roadways. Restrooms
are open in the campground but are not maintained on a
regular schedule. This area is classified easiest level,
with generally flat terrain with a few steep sections. Parking
is limited at the campground entry roadway near the Host Cabin.
Length: Variable
Difficulty: Easy Read more about Ogden,
Utah
Elevation: 4,900 feet to 4,950 feet (1,490 to 1,510 meters)
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Art Nord Trailhead
Art Nord Trailhead is found along State Road 226—what
locals call Old Snowbasin Road. During winter months the
roadway is closed to vehicle traffic past Art Nord. This
allows skiing and sledding on the road itself (once the snow
depth allows) and ends at another set of barriers near Snowbasin.
Nordic skiers have a few options from this parking area: 1)
Head north down Wheeler Canyon following the stream through
the deep and shady canyon. 2) Cross the paved highway and follow
the East Fork of Wheeler Creek Trail, ending at either the
Snowbasin Road at Green Pond Trailhead or following the Middle
Fork Trail back to the Old Snowbasin Road and back to the trailhead. 3)
Ascend the main Wheeler Creek trail to end at the parking lot
of Snowbasin. Read more about Ogden,
Utah
All levels of skiing difficulty level can be found in
this area. The greatest dangers are in crossing live
streams and some avalanche slide paths in Wheeler Canyon. A
Nordic trail is groomed occasionally that follows the paved
road toward Snowbasin or along the Main Wheeler Creek
trail. A snow machine packs a trail along the East
and Middle Fork trails when needed.
Length: 1.8 to 2.5 miles.
Difficulty: 80 percent Moderate, 20 percent Difficult.
Elevation: 5,500 feet to 6,300 feet (1,675 to 1,920 meters)
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Snowbasin Ski Area
Snowbasin grooms and maintains 16 miles (26 km) of Nordic
trails suitable for both skating and classic-style Nordic skiing.
The trails start near the 2nd parking lot, where Nordic trail
users may park. There is no charge for Snowbasin’s Nordic
trails. For starter trails, choose between the Stadium, the
Meadows Loop or Maples Loop. Gear and Nordic ski maps are available
at Snowbasin.
Length: 1 to 3.6 miles
Difficulty: 70 percent easy, 20 percent moderate, 10
percent difficult
Elevation: 5,500 feet to 6,300 feet (1,675 to 1,920 meters)
Attention Dog Owners: The impacts from dogs (tracks in the
groomed trail or feces left on the trail) have become an issue of concern
to both the Forest Service managers and those who groom the trails. We
ask that those who take dogs on the groomed trails find ways to prevent
or minimize these impacts. Read more about Ogden, Utah
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