View southwest from the trail near the picnic and boat launch area. Trail review updated April 25, 2012.
Pineview Trail
The Pineview Trail runs along the western shore of the north arm of Pineview Reservoir. It's a good choice for beginner mountain bikers. The trail can also be used as a portion of the Southern Skyline loop ride, bypassing a bit of highway.
The trail is 3.2 miles in length, with trailheads on highway 152 at the northern and southern
ends. Both trailheads have bathrooms and free parking. Only the southern
trailhead has direct
access to the shore of the reservoir.
Fishing and water sports are possible at the southern trailhead.
View from the southern trailhead, looking east.
The southern trailhead is shared with the
Southern Skyline
(Lewis Peak) trail. Because it's a very short hike to the water, this is the trailhead most
families will choose.
From the southern trailhead, the trail begins at a break in the log fence on the northern tip
of the parking area (right along the highway where you first enter the
parking area).
This is the entrance to the Pineview trail, found just 20 feet from the turn-off into the parking lot. The trail at the southern end is the Southern Skyline (Lewis Peak) trail.
Typical trail view for the first mile -- water-resistant crushed rock over a fabric liner. No mud here.
The first mile is very easy pedaling, and is suitable for pure beginners and young children.
Sorry, it's too narrow for bike trailers. This first section is singletrack,
but the surface
is imported roadbase over a fabric liner. So the southern end can be done
in any weather.
At 1/2 mile from the southern trailhead, you'll run into the parking lot for the picnic area
and boat-launch. Don't go through the fence to pavement; instead, turn
90 degrees right (toward
the lake) and follow singletrack along the fence.
A little further along the trail, we're on natural dirt. Looking north.
Bridges are always fun for kids. The older and more rickety the better.
After 100 yards, the trail will dump onto pavement. Look to your right. Head north across the
boat launching ramp and get onto the cement walkway along the water's
edge. (Note for those
riding with kids: Get off and walk through this spot if it's crowded.)
The dirt will continue
in about 150 feet.
At mile 1.3, the trail goes uphill to the highway. This is a good turn-around spot for kiddies.
Keep to the right on the side of the highway for a few feet and cross the driveway that goes to the private marina. (Don't turn into the marina. Keep parallel to the highway.) Hop onto singletrack trail on the far side of the driveway. Proceed north between the highway and the marina fence.
On the northern end (about 1/2 mile past the private marina) we leave the open spaces behind and pedal through maple forest.
Handlebar view of willow and chokecherry along the trail.
This short singletrack section ends on dirt road. Keep right and continue north on the dirt
road. You'll pass the "midway bathroom" on your left. At turnaround circle
at the end of the
road (mile 1.7), keep straight and enter singletrack again.
The character of the trail will change. Now it's a ribbon of clay dirt. (This northern half
of the trail is sensitive to dampness. Don't ride it in early season or
after a soaking rain.)
The trail will begin to go up-and-down and twist a little. There's one
short hill that's too
steep for kiddies without gears when done in the north-to-south direction.
Looking south. The northern end has a few tight turns and some up-and-down riding.
Kids love riding on planking. Here the trail turns east through a damp area as we skirt the northern arm of the reservoir.
At mile 2.9, you'll hit planking that crosses a wet delta zone, as the trail veers to the east.
After the end of the planking, there's a 1/2 mile nature loop on your
right. Straight ahead
takes you to the northern trailhead.
After crossing the main creek, you'll cross a small canal. After the bridge, turn left (away
from the reservoir). At mile 3.2 (plus 1/2 mile if you went around the
Nature Trail) you'll
arrive at the northern trailhead.
Looking north as we cross the bridge over the river.
Northern trailhead, looking south from the entry at the highway.
A paved bike route starts at the northern trailhead. It's about 4 miles long. It heads east,
turning south in Eden, then again turns east. It ends where the highway
turns south toward
Huntsville. From there, you can continue a loop around the reservoir if
you want. It's about
20 miles.
Riding notes, Pineview south to north:
0.0 Go to parking entry, north through wood fence
N41 15.942 W111 49.473
0.5 Parking area, stay outside. R toward lake along fence
N41 16.048 W111 49.155
0.6 Onto pavement, cross boat ramp
N41 16.116 W111 49.162
Veer R to paved walkway along water
1.3 Pavement, keep R, cross marina driveway
N41 16.525 W111 49.228
Follow singletrack between fence and road
0.0 Go to parking entry, north through wood fence
N41 15.942 W111 49.473
0.5 Parking area, stay outside. R toward lake along fence
N41 16.048 W111 49.155
0.6 Onto pavement, cross boat ramp
N41 16.116 W111 49.162
Veer R to paved walkway along water
1.3 Pavement, keep R, cross marina driveway
N41 16.525 W111 49.228
Follow singletrack between fence and road
1.5 Join gravel road, keep R and northbound
N41 16.713 W111 49.213
1.7 Straight past bathroom onto singletrack
N41 16.875 W111 49.188
3.0 Straight (R = Nature Loop)
N41 17.683 W111 49.676
Add 0.5 mile if you took Nature Loop
3.2 At back of North Trailhead parking
N41 17.773 W111 49.581
Pineview map
Getting there: From I-15, take exit 347, Ogden 12th
South. Head east towards the mountains, and the street will enter Ogden
Canyon. (From the south, turn off I-15 on US 89. Turn right at Harrison
Blvd and drive north to 12th south.) Drive about 5 miles up the canyon. At Pineview Reservoir, turn
left across the dam. About 1/2 mile later, there's a "Pineview
Trailhead" parking area on your right.
Map shows circuit route around the reservoir.
See high-res topo map (link below) for trail details.
Bathrooms: Both trailheads plus midpoint
Camping: South side Pineview on 39
Water/Services: Eden or Huntsville
Riding Resources for Pineview:
Single-page on-trail riding guide
Topo maps for printing: Pineview Trail
GPS track files (right-click and "Save as..."):
GPX Pineview
GPX area trails
Lodging, camping, shops: Links to Ogden area resources
Single-page on-trail riding guide
Topo maps for printing: Pineview Trail
GPS track files (right-click and "Save as..."):
GPX Pineview
GPX area trails
Lodging, camping, shops: Links to Ogden area resources
