The Taylor Canyon trail is best known as the way to access the route to the summit of Malan’s Peak. Taylor Canyon is the major canyon between Ogden Canyon and Waterfall Canyon above Ogden’s east bench. The trail can be accessed from 27th Street or the 29th Street Trailhead. 27th Street is not a developed trailhead, but hikers and bikers may park along the street. Access to the Taylor Canyon trail from 27th Street can be confusing, however. The trail is not marked and there are multiple “social” trails in this area. At the end of 27thStreet, take a left and then a hard right to hike up the north side of the creek. About a quarter mile up the canyon, the rocky trail crosses the creek and continues up the south side. (In 2023, the creek was too fast and too high to safely make this crossing because of record snow melt.) 

The trail on the south side of the river eventually reaches a bridge that takes the trail to the north side again. On the north side continue another quarter mile to reach the route to Malan’s Peak. 

Pro Tip: The 29th Street trailhead provides better access to Taylor Canyon as well as ample parking and a restroom. To reach the Taylor Canyon trail, hike east up the mountain until you reach a totem that directs you north to Taylor Canyon along an access road. Take the trail to the right where the access road heads down the mountainside to a fence. (The trail you are on will take you through another area of private property, but access is permitted.) The route to Taylor Canyon is well marked once you reach the junction of several bench trails with views of Ogden to the west. 

This trail description is written by: Ron Thornburg, TFNU Board Member