Ogden Canyon is a canyon in the Wasatch Range in eastern Weber County, Utah, United States, just east of Ogden.
Geography Ogden Canyon is a roughly long canyon with a series of smaller side canyons in the Wasatch Range. It was carved by the long Ogden River.De Voto, Bernard Augustine (August 1, 2001). The Western Paradox. Yale University Press. . p. 448. The city of Ogden is at the western end of the canyon, and Pineview Dam is on the eastern end.
History
Ogden Canyon is named for the Ogden River, which was named for Peter Skene Ogden, a 19th-century Canadian fur trader and explorer.
Toll gate The first road through Ogden Canyon was built by Lorin Farr and Isaac Goodale. A toll gate was established in 1860, and from 1865 to 1882 was operated by the Ogden Canyon Road Company. It became a public road in 1882.Utah State History Markers and Monuments Database
Lime kiln A lime kiln was built in Ogden Canyon in 1865 to provide lime mortar for pioneer construction.Trentelman, Charles F. "Firing history: Historic lime kiln, built in 1865, in Ogden Canyon nearly restored" The Standard Examiner, 17 Nov. 2008 Restoration of this kiln was completed in 2008.
Ogden Canyon today Ogden Canyon is home to several businesses and homes.
The Ogden River Scenic Byway (Utah State Route 39) begins at the mouth of Ogden Canyon.byways.org
Ogden marathon The Ogden marathon goes through Ogden Canyon.Ogden marathon website It has been an annual event in Ogden since 2001.Wilkinson, Ryan. Wold, Judd run to Zions Bank Ogden Marathon titles. The Standard Examiner, 17 May 2009
See also
List of canyons and gorges in Utah
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