Ben Lomond Mountain (Utah) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben Lomond |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,716 ft (2,961 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 471 ft (144 m) |
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| Location | Weber County, Utah, U.S. |
| Parent range | Wasatch Range |
| Topo map | USGS North Ogden |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Ben Lomond is a cool mountain peak located just north of Ogden, Utah. It's part of the northern Wasatch Mountains in Utah. Many people love to hike or bike to its top, which is about 9,716 feet (2,961 m) high! You can reach the summit from different trails around the mountain.
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What's in a Name?
People in the area often call this mountain Ben Lomond Peak or Mount Ben Lomond. But did you know that "Ben" actually means "mount" in Scottish? So, saying "Mount Ben Lomond" is a bit like saying "Mount Mount Lomond"! The mountain was named after a famous mountain called Ben Lomond in the Scottish Highlands. An early settler, Mary Wilson Montgomery, thought the Utah mountain looked like the one in Scotland.
A Unique Mountain View
Ben Lomond stands out along the Wasatch Front because it seems to run east and west. Most other mountains in the Wasatch Range appear to run north and south. This makes Ben Lomond quite special!
Nearby Peaks and Views
Just two miles northwest of Ben Lomond is Willard Peak, which is a bit taller at 9,764 feet (2,976 m). Northwest of Willard Peak, you'll find a spot called Inspiration Point.
You can get to Inspiration Point by driving about 14 miles (23 km) on a dirt road from Mantua, Utah. This road is usually only open starting in July because of deep snow that takes a long time to melt. From Inspiration Point on a clear day, you can see amazing sights:
- Salt Lake City to the south
- Willard Bay and the Great Salt Lake to the west
- The city of Logan, Utah to the northeast
Hiking and Biking Trails
From Inspiration Point, you can hike or bike all the way to the top of Ben Lomond. Then, you can keep going east to a trailhead on North Ogden Pass. This trail is known as one of the best mountain bike rides in Utah! The distance from the North Ogden trailhead to the summit of Ben Lomond is about 9 miles (14 km).
A Mountain Star: Paramount Pictures Logo
Did you know that Ben Lomond might be famous in Hollywood? Some stories say that the well-known logo for Paramount Pictures, called Majestic Mountain, was actually modeled after Ben Lomond! It's said that William W. Hodkinson, who started Paramount Pictures and grew up near Ogden, first sketched the mountain on a napkin in 1914.
