The Birdsong Trail is a one way path that intersects near the end with the Bonneville Shoreline trail and on to the scenic Ogden River Parkway. There is also a loop within the trail called the Rainbow Trail loop. Our journey today started at the upper trailhead located at the end of Fillmore Ave. just north of 20th Street at the edge of the bench.
The trail slowly descends and makes a great mountain bike trail. We ran across many bikers.
The trail is thickly wooded in parts. There are also some natural springs that pop up in a couple places.
Despite being in the city, the trail seems very secluded and quiet. It is a quick escape.
The trail is about 1 mile long and gains/loses a couple hundred feet in elevation depending on which direction you go. The trail ends at the Rainbow Gardens parking lot. While you are there, you can eat at the Greenery Restaurant and order a Mormon Muffin.
Notice the warning signs on the entry gate. Rattlesnakes are a natural predator in this area. Keep your eyes peeled during warmer weather. We saw quite a few burrows near the trail that would make a great place for snakes to live.
So the next time you are looking for something to do, check out the Birdsong Trail and enjoy all the great outdoor spaces Ogden has to offer.
Happy Hiking!
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