Though it's not considered part of the wedding events, we hope you can join us at the Oktoberfest at Snowbasin Ski Resort on Sunday October 6, 2024. Featurring Bavarian food, drinks, live music, local vendors, and fun activities, as well as mini golf. We plan to arrive @ 1:30p, take the Needles gondola ($25) to see the views and do a short hike to the top, then ride back down to the lawn, and listen to FREE live music by Superbubble from 4-6pm! (* Home of 2034 Olympics.)

https://www.snowbasin.com/events/?season=summer

There are plenty of hiking trails in and around Eden for all levels.

Neighborhood Trails: Click on the Gaia app https://www.gaiagps.com/public/QbB4DcFWMgb1zep444UY8f6M/ for interactive access to an Eden map with activities/trails pinpointed. You can take the paved walking/biking path along the main road (Hwy 158) uphill past the golf course, turn right on Elkhorn, & the trails start by the Retreat on the left. Due to the incline from your rental, it is probably easier for you to drive up & park by the Zaheri's to access trails. Feel free to knock/call/text for directions. Most of the trails connect, so if you come to a road, look across it, or walk a short stretch, and the path continues. You can also walk on the roads within the neighborhoods.

Hikes Beyond the Neighborhood (that you would drive to): Can be found on the AllTrails app, some include: Skull Crack trail (4.7 mi) near Causey Reservoir has salmon spawning now (beautiful place to paddleboard/kayak). Wheeler Creek/Upper Wheeler Creek and Icebox Canyon Loop (4.7 mi); Ridge Trail & Cirque Loop on top of Snowbasin (1 mi+, will do this before Oktoberfest on Sunday; there are other trails there too - site of Olympics 2034); on top of Powder Mtn is Woody's World Trail (2.8 mi) & Paper Airplane Trail (1.2 mi) - you can do them individually, or they connect for a 4 mi total. If you continue past Paper Airplane it loops around for an even longer hike, or bike. When driving down Powder Mtn pump your car's brakes, rather than ride them bc you will smell burning if not (it's a steep drive & there are moose, deer, & cows up there so keep an eye out). North Fork Park & North Ogden Divide has trails. A further drive away: Donut Hole Falls near Cottonwood Canyon and Timpanagos Trails.

There's a shorter paved walking path around the perimeter of Moosehollow & Cascades for those of you staying there.

A favorite of ours that starts behind Zaheri's house, with amazing fall color, is on the Gaia link above & also on Becky Zaheri's All Trails page called "Tree Trail behind Highlands neighborhood" if you want to follow Bec to see the trail. It continues up to the top of the mountain if you're looking for some elevation gain (rocky at the top).

Otherwise, you can search the AllTrails app for hikes that suit you. Some of our favorites beyond the neighborhood include: Wheeler Creek/Upper Wheeler Creek and Icebox Canyon Loop (4.7 mi); Ridge Trail & Cirque Loop on top of Snowbasin (1 mi+ - we will do this before Oktoberfest on Sunday, but if you can't make it then, this is a nice view & there are more trails up there- site of Olympics 2034); on top of Powder Mtn (nice long views up there) is Woody's World Trail (2.8 mi) & Paper Airplane Trail (1.2 mi) - you can do them individually, or they connect if you want to do 4 mi total. If you continue past Paper Airplane it loops back around for an even longer hike. When driving back down Powder Mtn pump your car's brakes, rather than ride them bc you will smell burning if not, haha (it's a steep drive & there are moose, deer & cows up there so keep an eye out). North Fork Park has some trails (moose in that area). A further drive away there's: Donut Hole Falls near Cottonwood Canyon and Timpanogos Trails.

No matter what you do Bring Water!!

The drive along Hwy 158 from Valley Market is our favorite Fall Color display, take a right at Hwy 39 at the dam & drive thru Ogden Canyon (there have been recent road work closures, so be mindful of time) - there's a waterfall toward the end on the right. At the end, turn around & drive back thru the canyon along Hwy 39, stay straight past the dam & continue around the reservoir, then turn right at Hwy 167 - this passes Snowbasin (so if you're going to Oktoberfest Sunday you will see this then), but you can also continue past Snowbasin thru Mountain Green & down to Morgan Valley (near the Sinclair gas station). The other Fall Color drive is from Valley Market the opposite direction on Hwy 162 thru Liberty (you will pass the bison farm on the left), then go up thru the North Ogden divide. U turn at the Bonneville overlook parking & drive back. All are shown on the Gaia app map at the website link below. (You must download the app first)

These courts are behind a school. Free to Public.

Bring your own paddles, racquets, and balls.

We will likely play pickleball at some point Thursday and Friday.

Bike at Powder Mountain - park at Hidden Lake Snack Shack.

The paved path along the main road in Wolf Creek continues down past Valley Market & all the way to Huntsville around Pineville Reservoir - it is a great bike ride - rent E-bikes at Diamond Bikes behind Mad Moose Cafe. https://www.diamondpeak.biz/bikes/

Non-motorized boating & cliff jumping. Rent a kayak or canoe from https://clubrecutah.com/. Call first as the rentals are dependent on reservoir water levels in the fall.

The Skull Crack Trail hike is also here with active salmon currently swimming upstream.

Play a round of golf in Eden. It is recommended you book this in advance. If this course is booked, try El Monte https://www.ogdencity.com/facilities/facility/details/El-Monte-Golf-Course-5 , or Mount Ogden https://www.ogdencity.com/facilities/facility/details/Mount-Ogden-Golf-Course-4

Pineview Reservoir offers plenty of water activities. Club Rec, Cemetary Point Marina, and Ogden Valley Sports have boat rentals. Call first as the rentals are dependent on reservoir water levels in the fall/winter seasons.

The gym at Wolf Creek. https://www.facebook.com/WolfCreekRFA

There are 2 outdoor pickleball courts.

There is plenty of farmland in the valley with goats, lamb, cows, donkeys, reindeer, horses, and bison. If you drive or bike from Wolf Creek toward Huntsville and around Pineview Reservoir you will see many of these along the road. There is a bison farm in the opposite direction at 3949 Nordic Valley Way, Eden.

Fall color in this canyon is beautiful, so be sure to take a drive around Pineview Reservoir and through the canyon.

Check out Club Rec's UTV page for tour and rental options. One option: Embark on a scenic tour from the Monte Cristo complex at 7300ft. Starting on Ant flat dirt road, we'll traverse 3 miles before venturing onto the Cinnamon Creek UTV trail. This path showcases breathtaking views of the deep Cinnamon Creek canyon, as well as panoramic vistas of Snowbasin Ski Resort, Powder Mountain, and the stunning Monte Cristo mountain range of Utah. Wildlife sightings are likely, especially during fall when the leaves adorn the landscape. This tour is a perfect balance of fun and adventure, suitable for families and mountain enthusiasts seeking to explore Utah's picturesque mountains.

North Fork Park has four qualities that sets it apart from many other Dark Sky Parks: urban adjacency, intense focus on wildlife, an extensive outreach program and innovative public art incorporating dark skies themes. See Star Party info below on this site page.

Book a tour and tasting at New World Distillery. Their collection includes Rabbit and Grass Agave Spirits, Ogden Valley Vodka, Wasatch Blossom Utah Tart Cherry Liqueur, Oomaw Gin, Ogden Nine Rails Bourbon, and their Uncharted Series Apple Brandy. Join a public tour and tasting at the distillery. Most every Friday, Saturday and Sunday $20 pp includes the tastings.

Ogden 25th street has a few restaurants.

The event is taking place at the Cutler Flats area of the park.

October 4th, 5th & 6th, 2024

The Northern Utah Trailfest-ival is an awesome place to celebrate, relax, shop, eat, hang out, and enjoy the beautiful mountain park! Some activities require registration. Register here. Check out the festival schedule at the website.

Located between Peddler's and Moose Hollow

This is closer to Salt Lake City. Here you will see some of the white of the Salt Lake and some buffalo.

There are actually two pink lakes in Utah!

They are both a part of the Great Salt Lake, but one is found at Stansbury Island and the other one is in the northern bay by the Spiral Jetty. These are a 2 hr drive from Eden.

Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. indulge in seasonal specialties like pumpkins, squashes, and freshly pressed cider. The market also features cozy live music sessions and autumn-themed activities, making it a perfect destination to savor the essence of fall in downtown Ogden.

Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Most of the activities and events listed on this site are on this map, which can also be accessible interactively on the Gaia app.