Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-26
♥ FeaturedThursday Pub Run
Thursdays, 6:30pm · rotating breweries & pubs
Rotating breweries/pubs (see social)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
A few easy miles then drinks — location changes weekly, so check their social.
New here? Start with these.
Just moved to Ogden, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Birding✓ Verified 2026-06-26
♥ FeaturedWednesday Bird Walk
Half-day bird walk or hike every Wednesday
Rotating local birding spots
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Free and welcoming for first-time birders — check the Mountain Chickadee newsletter for the meet spot.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedKnow Before You Go Talks
Free one-hour avalanche-awareness talks across Northern Utah, all winter
Rotating venues (schools, outdoor shops)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Start here before any backcountry travel — free and offered nearly every week in winter.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
O-Sho Trail Race Series
Trails Foundation of Northern Utah
Seasonal trail-race series — see calendar
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-26
Monday Club Run
Mondays · 6pm winter / 6:30pm summer · 3–5 miles, all paces
Ogden Running Company (Washington Blvd)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Start time shifts with daylight — confirm the seasonal time before heading out.
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Winter Running Series
GOAL Foundation (Get Out And Live)
Four-race winter series (5K / 10K / 10-mile / half) · Feb–spring
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
The official training series for the Ogden Marathon — a fun way to keep moving through winter.
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Group Runs
Free club group runs, various distances & paces — see calendar
Weber County (rotating)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Community Trail-Work Nights
Trails Foundation of Northern Utah
Weeknight volunteer trail-work events, ~5:30–7:30pm · May–Oct (rotating days)
Ogden-area trailheads (rotating)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Beginner and experienced sessions both offered — give back to the dirt you ride.
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-26
Wednesday Night Road Ride
Weekly Wednesday-night group road ride, all levels
Skyline Cycle, 834 Washington Blvd, Ogden
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Open to all levels — confirm the seasonal start time at the shop.
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Open Shop & Repair Classes
Open shop hours Tue–Sat + repair classes & volunteer wrench nights
Ogden Bicycle Collective, 936 28th St
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
A welcoming on-ramp — learn to fix your own bike or earn one.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Peak Challenge
Trails Foundation of Northern Utah
Self-paced summer trail challenge — four iconic peaks, June–Oct
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyCost variesSummer
Go at your own pace and knock off the valley’s signature summits over the season.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Hiking & Backpacking Trips
Guided hiking & backpacking trips (community welcome)
WSU Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Student-focused but open to the community — a major newcomer funnel.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Intro Classes & Ascent Series
The Front Climbing Club — Ogden
Recurring intro-to-climbing classes + the Ascent skills series
The Front Climbing Club — Ogden
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Indoor — a reliable winter option and an easy first step into climbing.
Climbing✓ Verified 2026-06-26
Adaptive Climbing Sessions
The Front Climbing Club — Ogden
Weekly adaptive climbing, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
The Front Climbing Club — Ogden
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Tuesday and Thursday evenings — work on skill, technique, and projects.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Climbing Trips & Classes
Rock-climbing classes & outdoor trips (community welcome)
WSU Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Week Night Fun Series
Weeknight community ski series at North Fork Park (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Adult Ski Clinics & Moonlight Glides
Adult skate/classic clinics + Moonlight Glide nights (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
25 km of groomed skate/classic trails — clinics make it easy to start.
Birding✓ Verified 2026-06-26
Monthly Saturday Outings
At least one Saturday outing each month (except July)
Rotating locations
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Birding✓ Verified 2026-06-26
Monthly Program Meeting
Third Tuesday each month (except July) — guest speakers
Ogden (see newsletter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-06-26
Chapter Meetings
Weber Basin Anglers — Trout Unlimited
Chapter meetings on the second Tuesday each month
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Coldwater conservation plus a friendly on-ramp to fishing the Weber and Ogden rivers.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Conservation & Family Events
Weber Basin Anglers — Trout Unlimited
Free family-friendly conservation & community-science events
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Kayak & Raft Trips
Kayaking & rafting trips and skills sessions (community welcome)
WSU Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Pineview SUP & Kayak Rentals
Stand-up paddleboard & kayak rentals at Pineview Reservoir (summer)
Huntsville / Pineview Reservoir
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
No standing paddle club locally — rentals are the easy way onto flatwater Pineview.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Backcountry 101 Field Classes
Hands-on field courses (incl. women’s sessions) through the winter
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Trips
Guided backcountry-ski & snowshoe trips (community welcome)
WSU Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter