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Public split on trail access across Mount Ogden Golf Course; many back mayor’s decision to restrict shortcuts

South Ogden City Council · January 21, 2026
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Residents and workers told the council that unauthorized trails across Mount Ogden Golf Course create safety and liability risks; many thanked the mayor for restricting access while others expressed loss at losing long-used shortcuts.

The council heard sustained public comment on Jan. 20 about unauthorized shortcuts across Mount Ogden Golf Course, with many speakers supporting the mayor's decision to restrict pedestrian, cycling and dog access across the course and urging enforcement to reduce safety risks and potential liability.

Kirk Smith said he supported the mayor’s decision and noted that "those who do encroach have neither a legal right, a prescriptive easement, or any…

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