July 9, 2011 -- I've been lucky, summer has been cooperative and I've been able to keep up a pace that has allowed me to accomplish quite a bit of the adventures my ambitions have imagined. Today's adventure – a tale of Indians and Cowboys.
First a tale of the Indian Trail. The trail has long been a favorite for many in Ogden and provides fantastic views and a rigorous challenge which was just what I was looking for to rehab my knee. We started from the restored lime kiln just up Ogden canyon and quickly ascended into the canopy of the well traveled forest trail.
The trail actually follows the footsteps of the Shosone Indians who traversed the mountain above the Ogden river to get to Ogden's Hole (Ogden Valley).
Following a creek coming down the Warmwater Canyon, the cascading water was peaceful and serene.
Along the trail there is faint evidence of various groups who played a roll in the human history of the of the canyon; the the bridges and cement work of the Civil Conservation Corp in the 1930s, the embedded artifacts of settlers and miners- the trail is a walk through history.
The first major view of the valley is the halfway point of the trail, “Nevada Viewpoint”.
The resting spot marks the highest point of the trail at 6100 feet and there is a storm shelter structure which was someones labor of love to build.
I loved that we started from within Ogden Canyon because with the sun on our backs on the second half of the trail we enjoyed the spectacular vistas facing west.
Finally descending the Indian Trail our second adventure started- getting the hot springs/pools at the mouth of the canyon. (Part Two)
