Outdoor Recreation | Layton City Economic Development

Layton City Launches Research for Active Transportation Plan

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Economic News, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, commuting options, cycling, pedestrian trails

Investing in cycling, pedestrian trails, and pathways creates opportunities for people to exercise, and ideally link with transit as commuting options. The desired outcome is reduced obesity and the fewer risks for developing costly chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This effort also benefits low-income and minority communities. Some in these communities are […]

Discover Layton City’s Denver and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail

Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Denver and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail, trail biking, trail running, trail walking, Utah Transit Authority

Situated between the Great Salt Lake and scenic Wasatch Mountain Range, the Denver and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail crosses Davis and Weber counties and numerous cities, including Layton. The trail essentially parallels I-15 and takes a mostly suburban route within a developed corridor. The trail is used by runners, walkers, cyclists, rollerblade enthusiasts and […]