Stephanie here.
One of our favorite spots to go when we were kids was Hobbs Pond. Back then the trails were small dirt hiking trails, now it is all paved.
The Kays Creek Trail is a couple miles long, paved and forks at the end. Both forks will take you to the Hobbs Pond.
Hobbs is a small reservoir nestled just below the Ogden bench in Layton below highway 89.
The Kays Creek Trail is great for biking or walking. The trail follows the creek east and ends at Hobbs Pond.
There is lots of wildlife. We have seen a fox, dozens of deer, and lots of birds, fish, and frogs.
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There have been bobcat sightings in the past, as well as a moose and mountain lion years ago, but none of those have been seen in the last couple years.
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What to Bring
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- Pets welcome (Clean Up Stations are available.)
- Wheelchair and Stroller friendly on Kays Creek Trail only
- No Bathrooms
- No swimming (There used to be an undertow, but they've redone this so we aren't quite sure if you can or can't.)
- Canoes welcome
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Fishing with permit only
Trailheads:
Adam J. Welker Trailhead
2700 N. 2125 E. (Parking Lot)
Canyon View Trailhead
2360 E. Canyon View
Oak Forest Trailhead (Very Steep going down.)
2459 E. 2750 N.
Lower Trailhead
2210 N. 1450 E.4.5 miles of paved trail
(25) Parking Spaces (Located at 2125 East)
Where to Stay
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Entrance Fee:
Entrance Fee(s)Free
- Website:
Final Thoughts
We have seen a fox, dozens of deer, and lots of birds, fish, and frogs. There have been bobcat sightings in the past, as well as a moose and mountain lion years ago, but none of those have been seen in the last couple years..
