Davis Between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains

Davis County is bordered by the Great Salt Lake to the west and the crest of the Wasatch Mountains to the east. Davis County lies between Weber County to the north and Salt Lake County to the south.

Trails, Canyons and Nature Walks

The Davis County trail network offers options for strolling, leisurely walks, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Adams Canyon is a hiking trail in Davis County; a 40-foot waterfall is located at the end of the canyon. A short nature walk in an urban setting passes through a wooded area along part of Davis Creek.

The Farm is a bike park on Farmington’s East Bench, with trails of varying difficulty. There is a fishing pier at Farmington Pond. These differences help you choose based on your interests: the county trail network covers five activity categories, The Farm offers bike park trails of varying difficulty, and the fishing pier at Farmington Pond appeals to a different recreational interest.

Wetlands and Birdlife

The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve encompasses 4,400 acres of wetlands and upland areas. The Great Salt Lake wetlands provide important breeding and feeding habitats for more than 250 bird species. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center is located in the Robert N. Hasenyager Great Salt Lake Nature Reserve. It offers exhibits, programs and nature trails.

The annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival began in 1999. Every year, the program includes field trips led by expert guides, hands-on workshops and keynote speaker presentations. Dates vary from year to year. Check the event dates for your travel year if you plan to attend the festival.

Amusement Parks and History

Davis County is known as “Utah’s Amusement Park Capital.” Lagoon is located in Farmington, just east of Interstate 15. Lagoon’s Victorian carousel features 45 hand-carved horses and is still in operation. Lagoon’s Roller Coaster is among the oldest operating wooden roller coasters in the world.

Pioneer Village at Lagoon recreates a typical American frontier settlement as it might have existed in the late 19th century. The reconstruction includes 42 authentic 19th-century shops, buildings and related artifacts. Lagoon thus combines rides that are still in operation with a reconstruction whose historical setting is described as a possibility from the late 19th century.

Museum and Local Offerings

The Hill Aerospace Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; admission is free. Check the opening hours before your visit, as they may change. Cherry Hill’s Pie Pantry Restaurant serves homemade pies; the food offerings may change. If the pies are important to your plans, check the current offerings in advance.

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