Taylor Canyon Pond

The Taylor Canyon Pond, AKA: 27th St Pond, Dog Pond, Pond Trail etc. Is a tiny little pond that is fed by a natural spring, Kristin Spring from what I can tell. There isn’t a whole lot to it but it is a neat quick adventure. It is a good quick side trail to add while doing any of the 27th St. Trails, or if you just need to get your dogs some exercise. We decided to tack this on to our Ogden BST Christmas Tree adventure today. I decided to make this it’s own post so if, like me, you saw it on a sign post and wondered what it was well, here it is. I was curious about it, and I found some info, but not a lot so I decided to just seek it out today.

Quick Details:

Length: .8 mile loop.
Difficulty: DR3 super easy
Elevation Gain: Not 100% sure but I would guess maybe 100 feet.
Restroom: No
Dogs? Yes, leashed. Be sure to clean up after your furry friends.

To Get Here:

From Harrison BLVD in Ogden take 27th east till you hit the end of the road. Park.

The Trail:

For the loop we did you can take either trail, but I recommend taking the one to the north as there will be trail markers at all of the major junctions.

Follow the trail up towards Taylor Canyon.

Before long you will reach the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) You want to hang a right here.

Cross over the dry creek.

A little ways after the trail marker that designates the split to the Pond Trail. Take the right split.

Nice little winter tunnel.

Before long we have reached the pond… Uh… It is tiny. Not so much a pond as it is a little pool. But hey it is something different to see.

It is super tiny, but it is kind of pretty.

Little bridge over the small outlet stream.

From the little info I have found, some people say they will drink the water, but I think I would still filter it. If you want amazing spring water go to The Stump just north of here. The city tests it periodically so you know its safe.

The pond with the mountains above.

Another one of the handy trail markers. You can take the pond trail all the way to Waterfall Canyon or a little further down and then back down to the 27th street trailhead. We decided to take the shorter direct route by crossing the little bridge and following the stream down.

One last look at the pond.

The stream heading towards the woods.

This trail is used a little less, but still easy to follow.

Another little spring.

With amazing hoarfrost crystals.

Another little bridge.

Mount Ogden.

Eventually the trail his the old access road.

Mount Ogden again.

More hoarfrost.

Ben Lomond and.. I’m not sure what the closer mountain is called.

Taylor Canyon.

You can just see the Ogden BST Christmas Tree from near the trailhead.

Zoomed in a little closer.

Back down to the trail head.

Looking down 27th St. Ick.

Well, that was a neat little trail and I am glad we decided to check it out. I am glad we added it to our Christmas Tree adventure rather than coming up just for the pond, because that probably would have been a disappointment. But it’s a cute little tiny pond a a nice alternate route down the mountain. 7 out of 10 squirrels.

As for difficulty, it’s super easy and not much elevation to it. DR3.

Dogs are allowed! Please clean up after your furry friends.