Trail run of the week - Bonneville Shoreline Trail

A quick changing of my mind (thankfully) landed me on a new section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. I was met with almost winter like conditions Saturday morning. Freshly fallen snow, 30 degree temps and my trusty cold weather gear accompanied me during my morning traverse of this beautiful portion of the trail.

The run started with a shock to the body, a decent size hill to wake up the circulatory and muscular systems. I started this run at the Ogden Nature Center's North Trail, which quickly ascends to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

The scenery on this portion of the trail is amazing as it hugs closely the massive towering cliffs which are prominent and visible from any part of Weber County. Many times during the run I lost myself in amazement of the grandeur of these mighty cliffs. The potential secrets they hold, the events they have potentially witnessed, and most surprising, such beauty so close to the city.

I had quickly reached my halfway point, Ogden Canyon, aka 12th street, or whatever you desire to call it. I turned myself around and  headed back to where I started, excited to see the beauty this trail holds.

Once again during my return back to the car, I am again amazed at the beauty this hidden gem held for me this day. My body seemed to forget I had put it through quite the workout, climbing 1,542 feet in total vert during this amazing run and at times moving along at a fairly decent pace, completing the 8 miles in one just under an hour and a half. I am excited to run this gem of a trail again in this great state of Utah.