It all started with a search for nachos and a beer at the B Street Brewery and Taproom, but it evolved into one of our most enjoyable urban mountain bike rides of the season!When we first moved to Utah in 1988, we fell in love with Ogden. It was a little different than other Utah towns, with its art deco buildings and the rough-and-tumble heritage of 25th Street. Just an hour from Park City, it’s a small city that packs a large punch as it flows out of Ogden Canyon onto the plains east of the Great Salt Lake.We drove to the scenic Trapper’s Loop route from Mountain Green to Huntsville and through the twisty-turny Ogden Canyon. As it opened into the valley, we found the trailhead for the Ogden River Parkway — complete with bathrooms. The trail started by going under the busy highway, crossing the Ogden River on a quaint bridge, and heading out on a simply gorgeous tree-lined route along the river.The first mile of the trail is a collection of some of Ogden’s legendary attractions. We pedaled quickly past Rainbow Gardens, dating back to the 1890s when natural hot springs were discovered. Next, we cruised past the huge Timbermine Steakhouse, but we weren’t quite ready for thick-cut chop. We cowered in fear as we sped past the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, a collection of giant creatures in their natural habitat as we cruised past the 10 mph speed limit to get away quickly. Rolling through the Big-Dee sports park, we traversed a tunnel under the busy Harrison Boulevard, marveling at the murals with big arrows at the end — one pointing to METRO, the other to MOUNTAIN. Next up was the Ogden Botanical Gardens, offering yet another nice respite from the ride and lots of greenery.Heading out of the park area, we caught a glimpse of the famous Ogden Arch on Washington Blvd. as we pedaled down past the popular Ogden Beer Company, which offered a trailside view.It wouldn’t be Ogden without some railroad tracks. After Wall Avenue, the trail climbed a viaduct over the railroad yards below, heading out past the 21st Street pond where a young boy waited patiently for a fish to take his bait.Back in the 1980s, the Ogden River was dying — filled with thousands of old tires, whole cars and over 5,000 tons of metal and concrete waste. A community-wide effort in 1992 helped reclaim the river, planting over 30,000 trees and shrubs. Today, the river is thriving as a blue ribbon fishery with a winding, paved trail teeming with opportunity.Heading west towards Prevedal Park, the trail continued to follow the river through a more industrial part of town, snaking its way under I-15. And while it was a bit more industrial, the views of the river were spellbinding.Heading south onto the Centennial Trail, the setting sun created a golden glow on the grasses as we wove our final few miles along the Weber River. Soon, the deck lights of the B-Street Brewery came into view. And it wasn’t long before we were chowing down on nachos along with a cold Bee’s Knees on draft.DETAILSGetting There: It’s a little over an hour from Park City to the trailhead. Take I-80 to I-84, hopping off at the Mountain Green exit, then over Trapper’s Loop to Ogden Canyon. The trailhead is on your right just as you exit the canyon.Route: This is a paved, easy-to-ride route through Ogden. The Ogden River Parkway runs east-west for about eight miles along the Ogden River to Prevedel Park in West Haven — it is all paved. At about the five-mile mark, it connects to the north-south Weber River Parkway. The trail network is also known as the Centennial Trail. Note the trail is closed at Wall Street. Just head south a block to 20th Street and west to rejoin the trail. You can easily ride out and back. Or spend about $10 for Lyft or Uber back to retrieve your car.Dining: We opted to take the Weber River Parkway option down to Rooster’s B-Street Brewery (21 and older). Another great option is the Ogden Beer Company (kid friendly) located on the trail just past U.S. 89 (Washington Boulevard).The post Sunday Drive: In search of nachos appeared first on Park Record.