Beus Pond

Beus Pond is a beautiful little pond located in Ogden. It is a super short trail system which is partially paved, and partially like paved, wide and flat. You can also connect to the Beus Canyon trail if you want more adventure. This is a great place to enjoy ducks, geese and swans and this time of the year, their babies as well.

I had other plans in store today but there were thunderstorms threatening all day so we decided to do some short loops thinking that if it does start raining, we would just have a short dash back to the car. Which worked for us today, but the wind was a bit much.

Quick Details:

Length: .4 miles. Super short.
Difficulty: DR2 short, paved and like paved wide trail surface.
Elevation Gain: About 16 feet.
Restroom: No. But there might be one in the park next door.
Dogs? Yes, leashed.

To Get Here:

From the south take HW89 to Harrison BLVD in Ogden. Turn right on 4600 S. Turn Left on Taylor Ave. Turn right on Taylor Hills Dr and it will be on the right.

The Trail:

The parking lot was full so we parked on the road. This put us by a pavilion in the park next to the pond.

There was a small trail down to the pond from here which added a couple feet of elevation.

we decided to go left today, or clockwise.

There are a couple little fishing docks along the way.

Which provide a wonderful view of the pond.

Some swans.

We veered off the main path which was heading back to the main parking lot. Found a cute little bridge.

The pond from the north end.

Another little bridge.

I was a little surprised how pretty and woodsie it is.

Some ducks and geese.

Some more.

Inlet Stream.

Pretty forest.

One of the little side paths that connect to the Beus Canyon trail.

Little bird box.

We took a short path down to the shore on the south end.

More swans and ducks.

And geese too.

If they notice you hanging out by the shore, they will start making their way over to you as they are used to being fed.

Special note: Please feel free to feed them, but avoid feeding them bread. It isn’t good for them, and pollutes their water. try sliced grapes, corn, peas, lettuce, or seeds.

We didn’t bring anything to feed them, and as much as I would like to see them come closer, I didn’t want to tease them, so we continued along.

Pretty duck.

We found a thin, overgrown path next to the shore.

Awww! A baby duckie!

Momma was quick to reign baby in when she noticed us and the dogs.

The little island on the south end and the mountains above.

Another inlet stream.

Easy enough to cross. And there is a bridge on the main trail as well.

Oh my goodness! baby geese!!! So cute.

It would appear these 2 family units have teamed up and mutually take care of the young. Or at the very least just enjoy each others company.

Beautiful birds!

Suddenly, something spooked them. I am going to guess it was probably our dogs. They didn’t bark, but they sure wanted to go see them. We got lucky that they decided to book it, rather than attack. Geese can be mean, particularly when they have young.

Once they reached the pond they settled down, I feel bad  we spooked them, but at least they feel safe again pretty quickly.

Mallards and their ducklings in a gross section of pond.

Back to the main path.

The pond and the mountains above.

Panoramic.

We watched this rather large, bright orange fish swim by. Couldn’t see it well enough to tell for sure, but I am guessing somebody dumped a koi in here? We don’t have any other large orange fish here, do we?

Lots of ducks and geese.

Heading back out the way we came.

View across the valley.

Well, that was super short, but it was surprisingly pretty and I enjoyed watching all the birds and their babies. The dogs seemed to really enjoy it as well. It is a popular little spot, but nothing like Silver Lake. I really enjoyed it. Going with 8 squirrels today. We still had some energy left so after this we decided to explore nearby Glassman Pond.

As for difficulty, seriously, this is super easy. Short, flat, paved or like paved the entire way. DR2.

Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed. Please remember to clean up after your furry friends!