Malan's Basin Trail

Trail Description: Scenic trail that traverses up the South side of Taylor Canyon.   Trail can be accessed at 29th Street trailhead or 27th Street trailhead.  5 Switchbacks gain 2,200 feet of elevation.  

Distance: Approximately 5 miles round-trip beginning at either 27th or 29th street trailhead.

Difficulty: Moderate.  1st and 2nd Switchback are the longest and most difficult of the 5 switchbacks.

Directions to trailhead: 

27th Street Trailhead- Turn East on 27th Street from Harrison Boulevard.  Drive to the end of the street and park vehicle on the street (no parking lot).  

29th Street Trailhead- Turn East on 29th Street from Harrison Boulevard.  Drive to the end of the street, and turn right into a large parking lot.  

Directions to Malan’s Basin Trail:

1. Follow signs toward ‘Taylor Canyon Trail.’  
2. Continue along Taylor Canyon Trail until bridge that crosses over the creek (may or may not be running depending on season.)  At the bridge, there will be a sign pointing across the bridge labeled ‘Malan’s Basin Trail.’  Cross the bridge and continue along the trail.  After crossing the bridge, you will begin to ascend the 1st of 5 switchbacks that lead you to Malan’s Peak.  After reaching Malan’s Peak, you can continue East on the trail 1/2 mile to reach Malan’s Basin.

Highlights: 1st Overlook- scenic look at Ogden area and surrounding Mountains, Great Salt Lake

Malan’s Peak- stunning vistas of Northern Wasatch Front, Oquirrh and Stansbury Mountains, Great Salt Lake, Mount Ogden and Ben Lomond Peak

Malan’s Basin- former resort location during early 1900’s.  Small creek that runs down to Waterfall Canyon.