Fernwood Picnic Area Layton Utah

Fernwood Picnic Area – Layton Utah



The Trek Details

The Trek in a snapshot

Location: Layton Utah – Northern Utah
Managing Agency: US Forest Service
Pets: Allowed
Fees: None
Restrooms: Yes. Open in warmer months
Camping: Not allowed
Trail Condition: mix of paved and dirt paths. The picnic area has concrete pads
Distance: Less than a hundred feet to the picnic tables
Time Required: As long as you like
Sights: picnic area, multiple trails here on the Bonneville Shoreline Extension
Best Season: spring, summer, fall
Water Info: Drinking fountains in the picnic area. Bring water if you plan to hike the trails. There is a small creek a little ways south of the main parking lot.
Parking Elevation: 5,218 ft

GPS Coordinates

Trailhead: 41° 5.261’N, 111° 54.108’W
Picnic Area: 41° 5.293’N, 111° 54.185’W

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The Trail

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Big area for picnics and BBQs, although recent postings prohibit fires in the area.  Horses, bikers and hikers are common in this area.

Fernwood

The gate is closed during certain hours
The gate is closed during certain hours

From the gate at the entrance you will travel for another few hundred yards until the main parking lot.  There are more than a dozen vehicle spots, an area for horse trailers and a nice picnic area complete with restrooms.

Fernwood Picnic AreaThis area is very pleasant in the spring, summer and fall months as the leaves and vegetation change from one month to the next.

 

Fernwood Picnic Area

Fernwood Picnic Area
Beautiful spot that overlooks Davis County

Great little area with scrub oak and other trees around the area.
Great little area with scrub oak and other trees around the area.



There are multiple trails in this area with the biggest trail hooking up with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

From the parking lot if you travel south, immediately to your left you will see a trail that heads up in a northern direction.  This trail is the Bonneville Shoreline Trail which climbs a little in elevation and then comes to a fork.  The left trail is the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and continues north.  The right rail is  very long and eventually leads to the Fernwood Cabin – which is small and not well maintained.

The trail in front of the parking lot which is also the Bonneville Shoreline Trail leads to a small creek which is usually flowing year round.  The trail circles around the hillside and then travels south to Adam’s Canyon.

If you take this trail you will pass by gravel pits and some homes.

Personal Thoughts

Personal Thoughts

This is a nice area to sit and relax for a little bit. Bring some friends and a picnic and you will all surely enjoy the area.

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